Grooved plaque seal

Egyptian

2150–2030 BCE

Not on view

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Title: Grooved plaque seal
Period: First Intermediate Period
Date: 2150–2030 BCE
Geography: Egypt
Culture: Egyptian
Medium: Bone (?)
Dimensions: 0.2 x 0.39 x 0.47 in. (0.51 x 0.99 x 1.19 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1987
Object Number: 1987.96.24
Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art

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