Scaraboid

M14412

Information

Green glazed steatite scaraboid seal with two crocodiles, snout to tail. The flat base is inscribed with prenomen of Thutmose III. Pierced longitudinally. Mounted on a modern metal ring. Fair technique. Previously there was a white label with the number 1900 (possibly Henry Salt collection no.) Note on the Gatty slip, "A forgery ( W. M. F. Petrie)".