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Seal Ring with the Name of Akhenaten

Egyptian (Artist)
ca. 1351-1334 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, Amarna)
Egyptian faience
(Ancient Egypt and Nubia , Jewelry)

This is a sturdy seal ring of royal blue faience, imitating the shape of precious rings of the period. The inscription gives the throne name of King Amenophis IV (Akhenaten).

Inscription

[Translation] Akhenaten

Provenance
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Exhibitions

1979-1980 Jewelry - Ancient to Modern. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore.

Conservation

Date Description Narrative
7/23/1959 Treatment cleaned
8/21/1998 Examination survey
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Egypt (Amarna) (Place of Origin)

Measurements

Ring H: 9/16 x W: 1 1/16 x Diam: 13/16 in. (1.48 x 2.71 x 0.03 x 2.1 cm); Bezel W: 3/8 x L: 7/8 in. (1.01 x 2.15 cm)

Credit Line

Acquired by Henry Walters

Location in Museum

Centre Street: Second Floor: Egyptian Art

Accession Number

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42.201

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