Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Scarab, Amenhotep III, Queen Tiye is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1390–1352 B.C. using green glazed steatite — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGreen glazed steatite
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1390 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab, Amenhotep III, Queen Tiye?

Scarab, Amenhotep III, Queen Tiye is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab, Amenhotep III, Queen Tiye created?

Scarab, Amenhotep III, Queen Tiye dates to ca. 1390–1352 B.C..

What material is Scarab, Amenhotep III, Queen Tiye made from?

Scarab, Amenhotep III, Queen Tiye is crafted from green glazed steatite.

Where does Scarab, Amenhotep III, Queen Tiye originate?

Scarab, Amenhotep III, Queen Tiye originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab, Amenhotep III, Queen Tiye in the public domain?

Scarab, Amenhotep III, Queen Tiye 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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