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Glazed Steatite in Ancient Egypt

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Last updated: 05 Jan 2025

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The aim of the study is to identify the stone of ancient Egypt, 
known as steatite, which is related to geology, taking the science 
of ancient Egypt, although in ancient times it was more closely 
related to mining, and it is known that ancient Egypt was the base 
of science, including mining and stone.
The ancient Egyptians have used this stone since presynaptic
times, using vitrification associated with glass and glassmaking, 
with glazed steatite being the oldest and first glazed stone used in 
ancient Egyptian civilization, since the Bedar civilization. 
It was used in the manufacture of glazed beads, amulets, belts,
bracelets, and pins, and was also extensively used in the 
manufacture of glazed scarabs, as well as seals, especially button 
seals, and was associated with property in ancient Egypt through 
royal statues of this stone, as well as royal seals, scarabs, and
pins, and was associated with religious beliefs in ancient Egypt.
It was similar to the grain stone and shist, and was known as the 
soapstone because of its smooth texture, and was used in the 
manufacture of utensils, especially the kn jar associated with this 
stone in which oils, fats, and perfumes were placed. 

DOI

10.21608/ijaswa.2021.248361

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Steatite, Beads, Amulets, Seals, Scrabs

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Raouf

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El Werdany

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Egyptology Dept. Faculty of Archaeology,South Valley University, Qena, Egypt

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4

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2

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32504

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2021-12-01

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2022-07-06

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2021-12-01

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31

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70

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2785-9592

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2785-9606

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International Journal of Advanced Studies in World Archaeology

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Glazed Steatite in Ancient Egypt

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23 Jan 2023