Seal Ring with the Name of Akhenaten
ca. 1351-1334 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, Amarna)
Ring H: 9/16 x W: 1 1/16 x Diam: 13/16 in. (1.48 x 2.71 x 0.03 x 2.1 cm); Bezel W: 3/8 x L: 7/8 in. (1.01 x 2.15 cm)
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This is a sturdy seal ring of royal blue faience, imitating the shape of precious rings of the period. The inscription gives the throne name of King Amenophis IV (Akhenaten).
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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en
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| thumbnailUrl | https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/CUR_42.201_Fnt_DD_RS2009.jpg |
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| sourceUrl | https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.201 |
Terms
Culture
Egyptian
Medium
Egyptian faience