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Mud sealing

Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, reign of Narmer
Findspot: Egypt, Zawyet el-Aryan, Z 486-489

Medium/Technique Clay or mud
Dimensions Legacy dimension: .085 x .075
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.2502
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ClassificationsInscriptions

DescriptionYellowish clay with lots of organic temper or mud; with marks of cords and knot. Impression of cylindrical seal with Horus name of King Nar-mer.

ProvenanceFrom Zawyet el-Aryan, Graves Z 486-489. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1911: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.