Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1279–1213 B.C.

Scarab Depicting Ramesses II Smiting a Prisoner Before Amun is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 19) created in ca. 1279–1213 B.C. using steatite, glazed measuring L. 2 cm (13/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite, glazed
DimensionsL. 2 cm (13/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1279–1213 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 19 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1294 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab Depicting Ramesses II Smiting a Prisoner Before Amun?

Scarab Depicting Ramesses II Smiting a Prisoner Before Amun is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab Depicting Ramesses II Smiting a Prisoner Before Amun created?

Scarab Depicting Ramesses II Smiting a Prisoner Before Amun dates to ca. 1279–1213 B.C..

What material is Scarab Depicting Ramesses II Smiting a Prisoner Before Amun made from?

Scarab Depicting Ramesses II Smiting a Prisoner Before Amun is crafted from steatite, glazed.

Where does Scarab Depicting Ramesses II Smiting a Prisoner Before Amun originate?

Scarab Depicting Ramesses II Smiting a Prisoner Before Amun originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab Depicting Ramesses II Smiting a Prisoner Before Amun in the public domain?

Scarab Depicting Ramesses II Smiting a Prisoner Before Amun 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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