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

Scarab Inscribed with Two Crouching Horses 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 Two Crouching Horses?

Scarab Inscribed with Two Crouching Horses is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab Inscribed with Two Crouching Horses created?

Scarab Inscribed with Two Crouching Horses dates to ca. 1550–1295 B.C..

What material is Scarab Inscribed with Two Crouching Horses made from?

Scarab Inscribed with Two Crouching Horses is crafted from steatite (glazed).

Where does Scarab Inscribed with Two Crouching Horses originate?

Scarab Inscribed with Two Crouching Horses originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab Inscribed with Two Crouching Horses in the public domain?

Scarab Inscribed with Two Crouching Horses 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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