Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1802–1575 B.C.

Cylinder seal inscribed Amenemhat II and Senwosret III is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 13) created in ca. 1802–1575 B.C. using lapiz lazuli measuring L. 1.9 × Diam. 1 cm (3/4 × 3/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLapiz lazuli
DimensionsL. 1.9 × Diam. 1 cm (3/4 × 3/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 1802–1575 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 13 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1802 BC – 1575 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal inscribed Amenemhat II and Senwosret III?

Cylinder seal inscribed Amenemhat II and Senwosret III is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal inscribed Amenemhat II and Senwosret III created?

Cylinder seal inscribed Amenemhat II and Senwosret III dates to ca. 1802–1575 B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal inscribed Amenemhat II and Senwosret III made from?

Cylinder seal inscribed Amenemhat II and Senwosret III is crafted from lapiz lazuli.

Where does Cylinder seal inscribed Amenemhat II and Senwosret III originate?

Cylinder seal inscribed Amenemhat II and Senwosret III originates from Egypt.

Is Cylinder seal inscribed Amenemhat II and Senwosret III in the public domain?

Cylinder seal inscribed Amenemhat II and Senwosret III is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

Related