Egyptian 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
| Medium | Gray glazed steatite |
| Dimensions | L. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
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.