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Inscribed Bead

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Description

<p>A flat rectangular bead made of grey steatite with a single, worn perforation on the long axis. The front is carved in relief showing a seated baboon, a Maat-feather, and a tree or a lotus bud. A three column hieroglyphic design shows the typical a-n-r pattern of the 2nd Intermediate Period. The central column may indicate the throne name of King Sesostris III.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.87' rel='external'>Inscribed Bead</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Inscriptions (1)

Inscription #1

English description

[Inscription]

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 42.87 tier-2
  • Walters-id 38443 tier-2
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