Ancient Thutmose Seal

DocuJewel® 39024.5
Type of Jewel: Ancient Object

Description:
Ancient Egyptian Agate Seal Bead
Engraving of Name of Thutmoses III
Ankh; other symbols
Thutmose III is often considered one of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs. He was famous for his military skill, expanding Egypt into a powerful empire, and for his many successful campaigns. Because of this, historians sometimes call him the “Napoleon of Egypt.”
(reading in the correct order):
Men + Kheper + Ra = “Enduring is the manifestation of R
he cartouche names the king (Thutmose III as Menkheperre), and the surrounding symbols emphasize:
life, power, and divine authority

Circa: 14th Century BCE

Measurements:
2" x 9/16" Diameter