Egyptian Art|ca. 1635–1458 B.C.Scarab Inscribed With a Wedjat Eye and a Nefer Hieroglyph is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1635–1458 B.C. using blue glazed steatite measuring L. 1.4 cm (9/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Blue glazed steatite |
| Dimensions | L. 1.4 cm (9/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 |
| Date | ca. 1635–1458 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1580 BC – 1550 BC.
Geography
Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Scarab Inscribed With a Wedjat Eye and a Nefer Hieroglyph?
Scarab Inscribed With a Wedjat Eye and a Nefer Hieroglyph is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Scarab Inscribed With a Wedjat Eye and a Nefer Hieroglyph created?
Scarab Inscribed With a Wedjat Eye and a Nefer Hieroglyph dates to ca. 1635–1458 B.C..
What material is Scarab Inscribed With a Wedjat Eye and a Nefer Hieroglyph made from?
Scarab Inscribed With a Wedjat Eye and a Nefer Hieroglyph is crafted from blue glazed steatite.
Where does Scarab Inscribed With a Wedjat Eye and a Nefer Hieroglyph originate?
Scarab Inscribed With a Wedjat Eye and a Nefer Hieroglyph originates from Egypt.
Is Scarab Inscribed With a Wedjat Eye and a Nefer Hieroglyph in the public domain?
Scarab Inscribed With a Wedjat Eye and a Nefer Hieroglyph is in the public domain and can be freely used.