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Button Seal

Old Kingdom
ca. 2152–2100 BCE
Not on view
The underside of this round button-shaped seal-amulet is decorated with a stylized djed pillar (the symbol of stability associated with Osiris) flanked by lotuses and birds. Below the djed pillar lies a prone male figure. The back has a broken loop handle.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Button Seal
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 7–8
  • Date: ca. 2152–2100 BCE
  • Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations, 1906–07
  • Medium: Black steatite
  • Dimensions: H. 0.8 × Diam. 1.9 cm (5/16 × 3/4 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1909
  • Object Number: 09.180.907
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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