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Seal of office
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Djedkare Isesi
2381–2353 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 6.4 x 2.9 cm (2 1/2 x 1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Centennial purchase with funds donated by Landon T. Clay
Accession Number68.115
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSeals
DescriptionCylinder seal in four soldered pieces over clay base-outer sheet, inner tube, top and bottom. Inscription cold-cut: six vertical registers, one horizontal around bottom. Reigns of Menkawhor (2497-2489 (WSS) or 2422-2414 (CAH)) and Djedkare Isesy (2489-2450 (WSS) or 2414-2375 (CAH)). Hole at top of register.
Provenance1968, sold by George Zacos (dealer), Basel, Switzerland, to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 10, 1968)