Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1640–1550 B.C.

Scarab Inscribed For the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Seusersef (Khyan) is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 15) created in ca. 1640–1550 B.C. using gray glazed steatite measuring L. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGray glazed steatite
DimensionsL. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1640–1550 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Second Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 15 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1640 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab Inscribed For the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Seusersef (Khyan)?

Scarab Inscribed For the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Seusersef (Khyan) is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab Inscribed For the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Seusersef (Khyan) created?

Scarab Inscribed For the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Seusersef (Khyan) dates to ca. 1640–1550 B.C..

What material is Scarab Inscribed For the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Seusersef (Khyan) made from?

Scarab Inscribed For the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Seusersef (Khyan) is crafted from gray glazed steatite.

Where does Scarab Inscribed For the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Seusersef (Khyan) originate?

Scarab Inscribed For the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Seusersef (Khyan) originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab Inscribed For the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Seusersef (Khyan) in the public domain?

Scarab Inscribed For the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Seusersef (Khyan) 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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