Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1640–1550 B.C.

Cylinder seal with the Horus name of Amenemhat VII is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 13) created in ca. 1640–1550 B.C. using glazed steatite measuring L. 1.9 × diam. 1.1 cm (3/4 × 7/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGlazed steatite
DimensionsL. 1.9 × diam. 1.1 cm (3/4 × 7/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 1640–1550 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Second Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 13 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1640 BC – 1550 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal with the Horus name of Amenemhat VII?

Cylinder seal with the Horus name of Amenemhat VII is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal with the Horus name of Amenemhat VII created?

Cylinder seal with the Horus name of Amenemhat VII dates to ca. 1640–1550 B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal with the Horus name of Amenemhat VII made from?

Cylinder seal with the Horus name of Amenemhat VII is crafted from glazed steatite.

Where does Cylinder seal with the Horus name of Amenemhat VII originate?

Cylinder seal with the Horus name of Amenemhat VII originates from Egypt.

Is Cylinder seal with the Horus name of Amenemhat VII in the public domain?

Cylinder seal with the Horus name of Amenemhat VII 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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