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Cowroid with prenomen of Thutmose (Tuthmosis) IV
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1550–1295 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Steatite
Dimensions
Length: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number66.1010
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSeals
DescriptionCowroid seal of burnt green glazed steatite; back carries incised line decoration. Base inscribed with a cartouche containing the prenomen of Dynasty 18 King Thutmose IV (Menkheperure) with titles likely to be read "The good god, Lord of the Two Lands" (above cartouche) followed by the epithet "The Image of Amun" (below cartouche). Pierced.
ProvenanceBy 1966: Horace L. Mayer (d. 1968) collection; given by Horace L. Mayer to the MFA December 14, 1966.