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Cylinder seal inscribed with cursive hieroglyphs
Egyptian
Early Dynastic period
2960–2649 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Black steatite
Dimensions
Length x width: 1.6 x 1.4 cm (5/8 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1102
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSeals
Descriptiongreenish black; polished; incised hieroglyphics; hole lengthwise; good condition.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.
(Accession Date: June 28, 1872)
(Accession Date: June 28, 1872)