Reproduction
Object Category
seals and sealing
Description
Mud sealing fragment with part of cylinder inpression of royal necropolis seal. Entire seal has vertical names of Khentiamentiu, Hor-Aha, Khentiamentiu, Djer, Djet, Den, Merytneith. This fragment has Narmer at the left Khentiamentiu in centre, both names with falcon; cord impression on interior. From Abydos Umm el Qa'ab
Publications
- Kaplony,, Die Inschriften der Agyptischen Fruhzeit, I, p.174, II, P.88 (1127), II, Abb. 809 (UC.188);
- Dreyer, G., Siegel der Fruhzeitlichen Konigsnekropole von Abydos
Production Period
1st Dynasty
Material
Dimensions
length: 3.2 cms
width: 5.2 cms
Accession Number
LDUCE-UC36981
Administration Name
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology