Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose II
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1492–1479 B.C.

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose II is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1492–1479 B.C. using hematite measuring l. 2 cm (13/16 in); w. 1.4 cm (9/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumHematite
Dimensionsl. 2 cm (13/16 in); w. 1.4 cm (9/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 1492–1479 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1492 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose II dates to ca. 1492–1479 B.C..

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

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose II is crafted from hematite.

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

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

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

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose II 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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