Cylinder Seal of Hed

Medium: Steatite

Geograhical Locations:

• Egypt

Dates:ca. 3100-2675 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (3.2 x 3.1 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Accession Number: 44.123.8

Image: CUR.44.123.8_impression.jpg,modern impression

Catalogue Description:
Black cylinder seal with small perforation. Two horizontal rows divided by an ornamental band ties at the ends in a bow. The inscription gives a personal name repeated, followed by a large-wigged seated figure as determinative. Condition: Numerous chips at top and bottom and a few on inscribed surface.

Brooklyn Museum