Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1550–1186 B.C.

Scarab Inscribed with the Hathor Device Flanked by Uraei is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18–19) created in ca. 1550–1186 B.C. using faience measuring L. 1.5 cm (9/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DimensionsL. 1.5 cm (9/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889
Dateca. 1550–1186 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18–19 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC – 1186 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab Inscribed with the Hathor Device Flanked by Uraei?

Scarab Inscribed with the Hathor Device Flanked by Uraei is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab Inscribed with the Hathor Device Flanked by Uraei created?

Scarab Inscribed with the Hathor Device Flanked by Uraei dates to ca. 1550–1186 B.C..

What material is Scarab Inscribed with the Hathor Device Flanked by Uraei made from?

Scarab Inscribed with the Hathor Device Flanked by Uraei is crafted from faience.

Where does Scarab Inscribed with the Hathor Device Flanked by Uraei originate?

Scarab Inscribed with the Hathor Device Flanked by Uraei originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab Inscribed with the Hathor Device Flanked by Uraei in the public domain?

Scarab Inscribed with the Hathor Device Flanked by Uraei 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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