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Egypt · Dynasty 12 probably · ca. 1981–1802 B.C. probably

Egyptian Artca. 1981–1802 B.C. probably

Artwork Details

Title	Scarab
Medium	Amethyst, gold
Dimensions	L. 1.6 cm (5/8 in)
Department	Egyptian Art
Date	ca. 1981–1802 B.C. probably
Credit Line	Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
Object Page	View at The Met

Cultural Origin

Dynasty	Dynasty 12 probably
Period	Middle Kingdom
Date Range	1981 BC – 1802 BC

Provenance

Region	Memphite Region
Country	Egypt

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ca. 1981–1802 B.C.Model Spear Case

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 545049