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This cylinder seal is inscribed for an official who served under Pepy I.
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Title: Cylinder Seal with the Name of Pepi I
Period: Old Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 6
Reign: reign of Pepi I
Date: ca. 2289–2255 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Fayum
Medium: Turquoise, stain
Dimensions: H. 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in); w. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in)
Credit Line: Gift of Garrett Chatfield Pier, 1917
Accession Number: 17.5
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