Scarab Inscribed Perfect God, Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare (Hatshepsut), Given Life Forever
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Scarab Inscribed Perfect God, Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare (Hatshepsut), Given Life Forever 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 Perfect God, Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare (Hatshepsut), Given Life Forever?

Scarab Inscribed Perfect God, Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare (Hatshepsut), Given Life Forever is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab Inscribed Perfect God, Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare (Hatshepsut), Given Life Forever created?

Scarab Inscribed Perfect God, Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare (Hatshepsut), Given Life Forever dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Scarab Inscribed Perfect God, Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare (Hatshepsut), Given Life Forever made from?

Scarab Inscribed Perfect God, Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare (Hatshepsut), Given Life Forever is crafted from steatite (glazed).

Where does Scarab Inscribed Perfect God, Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare (Hatshepsut), Given Life Forever originate?

Scarab Inscribed Perfect God, Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare (Hatshepsut), Given Life Forever originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab Inscribed Perfect God, Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare (Hatshepsut), Given Life Forever in the public domain?

Scarab Inscribed Perfect God, Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare (Hatshepsut), Given Life Forever 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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