Canaanite Scarab with a Crocodile Headed Figure Holding a Flower is a egyptian art from Canaan (Dynasty 15) created in ca. 1648–1540 B.C. using glazed steatite measuring l. 2.1 cm (13/16 in); w. 1.4 cm (9/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Glazed steatite |
| Dimensions | l. 2.1 cm (13/16 in); w. 1.4 cm (9/16 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| Date | ca. 1648–1540 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Second Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 15 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1648 BC.
Geography
Origin: Levant, Canaan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Canaanite Scarab with a Crocodile Headed Figure Holding a Flower?
Canaanite Scarab with a Crocodile Headed Figure Holding a Flower is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Canaanite Scarab with a Crocodile Headed Figure Holding a Flower created?
Canaanite Scarab with a Crocodile Headed Figure Holding a Flower dates to ca. 1648–1540 B.C..
What material is Canaanite Scarab with a Crocodile Headed Figure Holding a Flower made from?
Canaanite Scarab with a Crocodile Headed Figure Holding a Flower is crafted from glazed steatite.
Where does Canaanite Scarab with a Crocodile Headed Figure Holding a Flower originate?
Canaanite Scarab with a Crocodile Headed Figure Holding a Flower originates from Canaan.
Is Canaanite Scarab with a Crocodile Headed Figure Holding a Flower in the public domain?
Canaanite Scarab with a Crocodile Headed Figure Holding a Flower is in the public domain and can be freely used.