Ancient Egyptian seal amulet from Qaw el kibir dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Perforated across width. Oval in shape. Base incised with debased form of Imn-R twice, back to back. Base with raised longitudinal handle pierced transversely and splaying out at each end of seal where it is decorated with incised lines. Possibly imitates a shell.

Ancient Egyptian seal amulet from Qaw el kibir dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.13.a
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 18 - 20
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 1550 - 1069 BC
  • Object name: seal amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 22mm , Width: 14mm , Height: 9mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari III pl.XXXIV 96
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667