EA23187
finely carved green glazed steatite with the incised cartouche of "Nubkaure" -- the prenomen of Amenemhat II, that reads: "Nubkaure, beloved of Sobek, lord of Sumenu." Sumenu or Smenu, was an ancient Egyptian town located a few miles south of western Thebes. It housed the most prominent early Middle Kingdom sanctuary of the crocodile-god Sobek.
Medium: Glazed Steatite
Dimensions: Height: 3/4 inch (2 cm)
Condition: Tiny chip to the top but otherwise the seal is intact and in excellent condition overall.
Provenance: Richard Yeagle private collection, mid west USA, acquired in the 1940’s and then decent to his son. Thereafter, private Virginia collection.
Sands of Time provides a lifetime, unconditional guarantee of authenticity and provenance. Every object you purchase from us is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, stating culture, provenance, and age.
Furthermore, we conduct due diligence to ensure the item, to the best of our knowledge, has not been illegally obtained from an excavation, architectural monument, public institution, or private property. Wherever possible, reference is made to existing collections or publications.Wherever possible, reference is made to existing collections or publications.
We ship Tuesday to Friday with FedEx and usually same day if your order is received before 2pm. Within the continental USA, packing, shipping and insurance is free. Depending on size and destination, delivery times range from one to five business days.
For overseas shipments we charge a small flat rate which includes packing, preparation of all customs paperwork, insurance and carrier fees in compliance with all USA and International customs requirements. Overseas shipments are sent using either USPS Priority Mail or FedEx but contact us if you have a shipping preference. International customers are responsible for all duties and taxes.
