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Scarab Seal of Sesostris I

A work made of glazed steatite.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of glazed steatite.

Date:

Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (1991–1784 BCE)

Artist:

Egyptian

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Africa

Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Title

Scarab Seal of Sesostris I

Place

Egypt (Object made in)

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1991 BCE–1784 BCE

Medium

Glazed steatite

Inscriptions

Kheper-ka-Re

Dimensions

1.3 × 1 × 0.6 cm (1/2 × 3/8 × 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Henry H. Getty and Charles L. Hutchinson

Reference Number

1894.1388

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