Stamp Seal in the Shape of a Boy, ca. 1981–1640

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Stamp Seal in the Shape of a Boy, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 , From Egypt, Boxwood, H. cm (2 1/4 in.); W. cm (1 3/8 in.); D. cm (1 1/2 in.), This small, fine statuette of a boy is actually a stamp seal. The underside of its base is incised with the name and titles of the owner, Mentuhotep, enclosed by a border of linked S-scrolls. Nudity and a shaved head with a lock of hair were used to designate children; the gesture of the hand to the mouth may be a request for feeding

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Size: 3619px × 5559px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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