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Carnelian cowroid seal

Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18–20
1550–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Zawyet el-Aryan, Grave Z 303

Medium/Technique Carnelian
Dimensions Overall: 1.3 x 2.1 cm (1/2 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.2591
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ClassificationsSeals

DescriptionCarnelian scaraboid in electrum mounting.
ProvenanceFrom Zawyet el-Aryan, Grave Z 303. 1910-11: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.

(accession date: October 19, 1911)