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

Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1981–1802 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleScarab
MediumBlue glazed steatite
DimensionsL. 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 1981–1802 B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

DynastyDynasty 12
PeriodMiddle Kingdom
Date Range1981 BC – 1802 BC

Provenance

CountryEgypt

From the Dynasty 12 era

UP
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Upper part of a male statue
RF
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Relief fragment from mastaba of Rehuerdjersen
BH
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Bow harp
SF
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Stela fragment
SO
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Statuette of a squatting man
RO
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Relief, owl
TP
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Two papyrus fragments
PF
ca. 2030–1640 B.C.Papyrus fragment
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 559691