Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare Above a Papyrus Thicket
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare Above a Papyrus Thicket is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18, early) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using steatite (glazed) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite (glazed)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1927
Dateca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18, early dynasty. The estimated date range is 1473 BC – 1458 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare Above a Papyrus Thicket?

Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare Above a Papyrus Thicket is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare Above a Papyrus Thicket created?

Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare Above a Papyrus Thicket dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare Above a Papyrus Thicket made from?

Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare Above a Papyrus Thicket is crafted from steatite (glazed).

Where does Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare Above a Papyrus Thicket originate?

Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare Above a Papyrus Thicket originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare Above a Papyrus Thicket in the public domain?

Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare Above a Papyrus Thicket is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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