Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1427–1400 B.C.

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep II is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1427–1400 B.C. using faience, gold measuring Overall: L. 2.4 cm (15/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience, gold
DimensionsOverall: L. 2.4 cm (15/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1427–1400 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1427 BC – 1400 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep II?

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

When was Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep II created?

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep II dates to ca. 1427–1400 B.C..

What material is Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep II made from?

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep II is crafted from faience, gold.

Where does Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep II originate?

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep II originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep II in the public domain?

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep II 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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