Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleScarab Finger Ring
MediumRed jasper, silver
DimensionsL. of scarab 1.6 cm (5/8 in); w. 1.2 cm (1/2 in); h. 0.8 cm (5/16 in) H. of ring 2.1 cm (13/16 in); w. 2.2 cm (7/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 1479–1458 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1936
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

DynastyDynasty 18
PeriodNew Kingdom
Date Range1473 BC – 1458 BC

Provenance

RegionUpper Egypt, Thebes
CountryEgypt

From the Dynasty 18 era