Canaanite Scarab Showing a Prostrate Man under Two Cobras and a Scarab (Emblems of a Ruler)
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1600–1500 B.C.

Canaanite Scarab Showing a Prostrate Man under Two Cobras and a Scarab (Emblems of a Ruler) is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1600–1500 B.C. using steatite (glazed) measuring l. 2.1 cm (13/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite (glazed)
Dimensionsl. 2.1 cm (13/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1600–1500 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Early New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Eastern Delta, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Canaanite Scarab Showing a Prostrate Man under Two Cobras and a Scarab (Emblems of a Ruler)?

Canaanite Scarab Showing a Prostrate Man under Two Cobras and a Scarab (Emblems of a Ruler) is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Canaanite Scarab Showing a Prostrate Man under Two Cobras and a Scarab (Emblems of a Ruler) created?

Canaanite Scarab Showing a Prostrate Man under Two Cobras and a Scarab (Emblems of a Ruler) dates to ca. 1600–1500 B.C..

What material is Canaanite Scarab Showing a Prostrate Man under Two Cobras and a Scarab (Emblems of a Ruler) made from?

Canaanite Scarab Showing a Prostrate Man under Two Cobras and a Scarab (Emblems of a Ruler) is crafted from steatite (glazed).

Where does Canaanite Scarab Showing a Prostrate Man under Two Cobras and a Scarab (Emblems of a Ruler) originate?

Canaanite Scarab Showing a Prostrate Man under Two Cobras and a Scarab (Emblems of a Ruler) originates from Egypt.

Is Canaanite Scarab Showing a Prostrate Man under Two Cobras and a Scarab (Emblems of a Ruler) in the public domain?

Canaanite Scarab Showing a Prostrate Man under Two Cobras and a Scarab (Emblems of a Ruler) is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

Related