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Written by: Thomas HaddadSenior Specialist · Antiquities
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 186780
Ancient EgyptianStamp Seal in the Shape of a Boy
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Ancient Egyptian |
|---|---|
| Date | Old Kingdom–Middle Kingdom, mid–Dynasty 6–mid–Dynasty 12, about 2321–1877 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt |
| Medium | Glazed steatite |
| Dimensions | 2.8 × 1.3 × 1.7 cm (1 1/8 × 9/16 × 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Arts of Africa |
| Type | Costume and Accessories |
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Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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