between 1300 B.C. and 1200 B.C.
hematite
19 x 10 mm
Morgan Seal 999
Provenance:
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes:
"Palestinian origin is even more probably in the case of 999-1001, in view of the predominance of Egyptian elements in these seals. This pertains especially to the row of figures at the right in 999--the first rendered with papyrus-topped staff and Egyptian censer, the second with Egyptian wig and apron, and the third resembling the god Ptah."--Porada, CANES, p. 136
Summary:
Worshiper, facing male figure with papyrus staff and censer, figure with Egyptian wig and apron whose arm is grasped by Egyptian god Ptah -- Above hand of worshiper, crescent -- Before figure with papyrus staff, debased djed column and life sign -- Before wigged figure, debased Egyptian hieroglyph hp.
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