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

Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun-Re is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1550–1295 B.C. using steatite measuring L. 1.5 cm (9/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite
DimensionsL. 1.5 cm (9/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Darius Ogden Mills, 1904
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-Re?

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

When was Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun-Re created?

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

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

Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun-Re is crafted from steatite.

Where does Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun-Re originate?

Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun-Re originates from Egypt.

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

Scarab Inscribed with the Name of Amun-Re 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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