Accession No
1932.478 A
Description
A small pyramidal seal with an image of a falcon or hawk opposite a rearing cobra on the base.
Place
Africa; North Africa; Egypt; Matmar
Period
Old Kingdom V Dynasty
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [monetary donor]; Brunton; Guy [excavator]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1932.478 A; 31/5304 [Excavation No.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (Field collection)
Found in Grave 5304. Excavated by Guy Brunton in 1931.
Event Date 1931
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
A: Pyramid seal
B Mirror, copper; Corroded
Event Date 1932
Author: maa
Context (References)
Brunton, Guy. 1948. British Museum Expedition to Middle Egypt 1929-1931 Matmar. Bernard Quaritch Ltd.: London pp. 31. pl. XXXV.
Event Date 1948
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
A small pyramidal seal with an image of a falcon or hawk opposite a rearing cobra on the base.
Event Date 6/8/2013
Author: maa
FM:39122
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