Wadjet-eye Stamp Seal inscribed "Maatkare, Beloved of Amun"
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Wadjet-eye Stamp Seal inscribed "Maatkare, Beloved of Amun" is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using steatite (glazed) measuring l. 1.7 cm (11/16 in); w. 1.2 cm (1/2 in); h. 0.8 cm 5/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite (glazed)
Dimensionsl. 1.7 cm (11/16 in); w. 1.2 cm (1/2 in); h. 0.8 cm 5/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1927
Dateca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1473 BC – 1458 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Wadjet-eye Stamp Seal inscribed "Maatkare, Beloved of Amun"?

Wadjet-eye Stamp Seal inscribed "Maatkare, Beloved of Amun" is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Wadjet-eye Stamp Seal inscribed "Maatkare, Beloved of Amun" created?

Wadjet-eye Stamp Seal inscribed "Maatkare, Beloved of Amun" dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Wadjet-eye Stamp Seal inscribed "Maatkare, Beloved of Amun" made from?

Wadjet-eye Stamp Seal inscribed "Maatkare, Beloved of Amun" is crafted from steatite (glazed).

Where does Wadjet-eye Stamp Seal inscribed "Maatkare, Beloved of Amun" originate?

Wadjet-eye Stamp Seal inscribed "Maatkare, Beloved of Amun" originates from Egypt.

Is Wadjet-eye Stamp Seal inscribed "Maatkare, Beloved of Amun" in the public domain?

Wadjet-eye Stamp Seal inscribed "Maatkare, Beloved of Amun" is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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