Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Scarab Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III) is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1425 B.C. using glass measuring L. 1.8 cm (11/16 in.); W. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGlass
DimensionsL. 1.8 cm (11/16 in.); W. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1479 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III)?

Scarab Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III) is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III) created?

Scarab Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III) dates to ca. 1479–1425 B.C..

What material is Scarab Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III) made from?

Scarab Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III) is crafted from glass.

Where does Scarab Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III) originate?

Scarab Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III) originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III) in the public domain?

Scarab Inscribed with the Name Menkheperre (Thutmose III) 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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