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An Egyptian Glazed Steatite Stamp Seal — An Egyptian Glazed Steatite Stamp Seal, 11th/12th Dynasty, 2081-1759 B.C.
An Egyptian Glazed Steatite Stamp Seal

An Egyptian Glazed Steatite Stamp Seal, 11th/12th Dynasty, 2081-1759 B.C.

This Egyptian glazed steatite stamp seal dates to the 11th/12th Dynasty (2081-1759 B.C.), representing an ancient writing and sealing implement. The artifact exemplifies the sophisticated craftsmanship of Middle Kingdom Egypt.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

December 1, 2022

Estimate: $4,500 – $6,500

Lot 146

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An Egyptian Glazed Steatite Stamp Seal, An Egyptian Glazed Steatite Stamp Seal, 11th/12th Dynasty, 2081-1759 B.C.

This Egyptian glazed steatite stamp seal dates to the 11th/12th Dynasty (2081-1759 B.C.), representing an ancient writing and sealing implement. The artifact exemplifies the sophisticated craftsmanship of Middle Kingdom Egypt.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Small Scale, Blue, Artifact, Symbolic, Steatite, Seal, Glazed, Decorative, Ancient, Egyptian