Scarab Inscribed With the Name Amenhotep Flanked by Two Red Crowns
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1525–1504 B.C.

Scarab Inscribed With the Name Amenhotep Flanked by Two Red Crowns is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1525–1504 B.C. using glazed steatite measuring L. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGlazed steatite
DimensionsL. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1525–1504 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1525 BC – 1504 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab Inscribed With the Name Amenhotep Flanked by Two Red Crowns?

Scarab Inscribed With the Name Amenhotep Flanked by Two Red Crowns is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab Inscribed With the Name Amenhotep Flanked by Two Red Crowns created?

Scarab Inscribed With the Name Amenhotep Flanked by Two Red Crowns dates to ca. 1525–1504 B.C..

What material is Scarab Inscribed With the Name Amenhotep Flanked by Two Red Crowns made from?

Scarab Inscribed With the Name Amenhotep Flanked by Two Red Crowns is crafted from glazed steatite.

Where does Scarab Inscribed With the Name Amenhotep Flanked by Two Red Crowns originate?

Scarab Inscribed With the Name Amenhotep Flanked by Two Red Crowns originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab Inscribed With the Name Amenhotep Flanked by Two Red Crowns in the public domain?

Scarab Inscribed With the Name Amenhotep Flanked by Two Red Crowns 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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