Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1550–1295 B.C. using steatite (glazed) measuring L. 1.6 cm (5/8 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite (glazed)
DimensionsL. 1.6 cm (5/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC – 1295 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun?

Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun created?

Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun dates to ca. 1550–1295 B.C..

What material is Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun made from?

Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun is crafted from steatite (glazed).

Where does Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun originate?

Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun in the public domain?

Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun 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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