Ring with a Scarab Inscribed with an Ankh
Egyptian Art||ca. 1070–712 B.C.

Ring with a Scarab Inscribed with an Ankh is a egyptian art created in ca. 1070–712 B.C. using silver, travertine (egyptian alabaster), gold measuring width of ring: 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in); length of scarab: 1.1 cm… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSilver, travertine (Egyptian alabaster), gold
Dimensionswidth of ring: 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in); length of scarab: 1.1 cm (7/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineThe Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874-76
Dateca. 1070–712 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Third Intermediate Period period. The estimated date range is 1070 BC.

Geography

Origin: Levant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Ring with a Scarab Inscribed with an Ankh?

Ring with a Scarab Inscribed with an Ankh is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ring with a Scarab Inscribed with an Ankh created?

Ring with a Scarab Inscribed with an Ankh dates to ca. 1070–712 B.C..

What material is Ring with a Scarab Inscribed with an Ankh made from?

Ring with a Scarab Inscribed with an Ankh is crafted from silver, travertine (egyptian alabaster), gold.

Is Ring with a Scarab Inscribed with an Ankh in the public domain?

Ring with a Scarab Inscribed with an Ankh is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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