Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1070–664 B.C.

Scarab, untranslated; Khonsu is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 21–25) created in ca. 1070–664 B.C. using glazed steatite measuring L. 1.7 × W. 1.3 cm (11/16 × 1/2 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGlazed steatite
DimensionsL. 1.7 × W. 1.3 cm (11/16 × 1/2 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 1070–664 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Third Intermediate Period or later period, during the Dynasty 21–25 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1070 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab, untranslated; Khonsu?

Scarab, untranslated; Khonsu is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab, untranslated; Khonsu created?

Scarab, untranslated; Khonsu dates to ca. 1070–664 B.C..

What material is Scarab, untranslated; Khonsu made from?

Scarab, untranslated; Khonsu is crafted from glazed steatite.

Where does Scarab, untranslated; Khonsu originate?

Scarab, untranslated; Khonsu originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab, untranslated; Khonsu in the public domain?

Scarab, untranslated; Khonsu 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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