Cylinder seal with name of Amenemhat II and that of princess Khenemetneferhedjet
The so-called cylinder seal is pierced lengthwise, and inscriptions are carved into its surface. Theoretically, this seal could have been used to mark an object by rolling it over a moist lump of mud that had been placed over the closure, for example, between a base and lid, and thus impressing its inscription. However, many ancient Egyptian seals also had amuletic properties, and the piece here might never have been used as an actual seal.
Artwork Details
- Title: Cylinder seal with name of Amenemhat II and that of princess Khenemetneferhedjet
- Period: Middle Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 12
- Reign: reign of Amenemhat II–Senwosret III
- Date: ca. 1919–1840 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt
- Medium: Glazed steatite
- Dimensions: L: 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in.), Diam: 0.8 cm ( 5/16 in.)
- Credit Line: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
- Object Number: 26.7.15
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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