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Marble, Inscribed1st Dynasty (circa 3050 - 2850 BCE) (inscription likely modern)

Not on view
Small polished agate bead or stamp seal with creamy white surface and rust-red veining, incised with a schematic bird or winged figure above a grid-patterned rectangular form

Unknown, Marble, Inscribed, 1st Dynasty (circa 3050 - 2850 BCE) (inscription likely modern), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Jerome F. Snyder, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Marble, Inscribed
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
1st Dynasty (circa 3050 - 2850 BCE) (inscription likely modern)
Medium
Marble
Dimensions
Diameter: 9/16 in. (1.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jerome F. Snyder
Accession Number
M.80.202.391
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art