Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Carnelian Scarab Inscribed with a Wedjat Eye is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1550–1295 B.C. using carnelian measuring L. 1.7 cm (11/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCarnelian
DimensionsL. 1.7 cm (11/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC – 1295 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Carnelian Scarab Inscribed with a Wedjat Eye?

Carnelian Scarab Inscribed with a Wedjat Eye is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Carnelian Scarab Inscribed with a Wedjat Eye created?

Carnelian Scarab Inscribed with a Wedjat Eye dates to ca. 1550–1295 B.C..

What material is Carnelian Scarab Inscribed with a Wedjat Eye made from?

Carnelian Scarab Inscribed with a Wedjat Eye is crafted from carnelian.

Where does Carnelian Scarab Inscribed with a Wedjat Eye originate?

Carnelian Scarab Inscribed with a Wedjat Eye originates from Egypt.

Is Carnelian Scarab Inscribed with a Wedjat Eye in the public domain?

Carnelian Scarab Inscribed with a Wedjat Eye is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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