An Egyptian Royal Steatite Cylinder Seal for Amenemhet II, 12th Dynasty, time of Amenemhet II, ca 1929 – 1895 BCE Scarabs ” or combined with the

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acquired between 1970 - 2012

which were common throughout the eastern Mediterranean region

Length: 1 1/4 inches (3 cm)

Priced individually

An Egyptian Royal Steatite Cylinder Seal for Amenemhet II, 12th Dynasty, time of Amenemhet II, ca 1929 – 1895 BCE Scarabs ” or combined with thefinely carved green glazed steatite with the incised cartouche of "Nubkaure" the prenomen of Amenemhat II, that reads: "Nubkaure, beloved of Sobek, lord of Sumenu." Sumenu or Smenu, was an ancient Egyptian town located a few miles south of western Thebes. It housed the most prominent early Middle Kingdom sanctuary of the crocodile god Sobek. Medium: Glazed Steatite Dimensions: Height: 3 4 inch (2 cm) Condition: Tiny chip to the top but otherwise the