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Fish-Shaped Seal with the Name of Amun-Re

Period New Kingdom Period (Ancient Egyptian, 1550–1070 BCE)
Dynasty Dynasty 18 (Ancient Egyptian, 1550–1295 BCE)
Place of OriginEgypt
Date18th Dynasty (1550-1292 BCE), about 1500 BCE
Dimensions5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Mediumglazed ceramic
ClassificationJewelry
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1906.99
Not on View
DescriptionUpper surface moulded in relief representing a fish. Green glaze. Pierced lengthwise for threading.
Unidentified
26th–30th Dynasties (664–332 BCE)
Scarab Seal with Throne Name Menkheperre
19th Dynasty (1292–1189 BCE)
Unidentified
21st–31st Dynasties (1069–332 BCE), after 1000 BCE
Unidentified
23rd-25th Dynasties (818-664 BCE)

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