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

Cylinder seal inscribed with Senwosret is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 13) created in ca. 1802–1575 B.C. using steatite 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

MediumSteatite
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 with Senwosret?

Cylinder seal inscribed with Senwosret is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal inscribed with Senwosret created?

Cylinder seal inscribed with Senwosret dates to ca. 1802–1575 B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal inscribed with Senwosret made from?

Cylinder seal inscribed with Senwosret is crafted from steatite.

Where does Cylinder seal inscribed with Senwosret originate?

Cylinder seal inscribed with Senwosret originates from Egypt.

Is Cylinder seal inscribed with Senwosret in the public domain?

Cylinder seal inscribed with Senwosret 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

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