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Collections

Stamp Seal with Cryptographic Writing of the Name Amen-Reprobably 19th - 25th Dynasty (1315 - 664 BCE)

Not on view
Small Egyptian scarab amulet in faience, viewed from the flat base, with carved hieroglyphic signs in turquoise glaze against a worn reddish-brown surface
Egyptian faience scarab amulet with turquoise-green glaze, dorsal surface showing incised parallel lines on the elytra and ribbed clypeus, with brown patination across the raised relief.

Unknown, Stamp Seal with Cryptographic Writing of the Name Amen-Re, probably 19th - 25th Dynasty (1315 - 664 BCE), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Hyatt Robert von Dehn, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Stamp Seal with Cryptographic Writing of the Name Amen-Re
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
probably 19th - 25th Dynasty (1315 - 664 BCE)
Medium
Green faience
Dimensions
15/16 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. (2.44 x 1.59 x .96 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Hyatt Robert von Dehn
Accession Number
M.69.91.233
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art