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Seal Amulet

2311–2124 BCE

Egypt, Old Kingdom (2647–2124 BCE), Dynasties 6–8

Medium
bone
Measurements
Diameter: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.685
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A tan bone seal amulet shaped like a small circular disc features deep carvings divided by a wide horizontal groove. The top half contains two symmetrical motifs of nested, angular lines pointing toward the top center. Below the groove, irregular shapes include parallel notches to the right. Worn, smooth raised surfaces contrast with the rougher, deeply incised recesses, highlighting the material's weathered, tactile appearance.

Seal Amulet

2311–2124 BCE

Egypt, Old Kingdom (2647–2124 BCE), Dynasties 6–8

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