Scarab with a Lion Hunting Horned Animals
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1600–1500 B.C.

Scarab with a Lion Hunting Horned Animals is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1600–1500 B.C. using stone measuring l. 2.4 cm (15/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStone
Dimensionsl. 2.4 cm (15/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1600–1500 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Early New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Eastern Delta, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab with a Lion Hunting Horned Animals?

Scarab with a Lion Hunting Horned Animals is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab with a Lion Hunting Horned Animals created?

Scarab with a Lion Hunting Horned Animals dates to ca. 1600–1500 B.C..

What material is Scarab with a Lion Hunting Horned Animals made from?

Scarab with a Lion Hunting Horned Animals is crafted from stone.

Where does Scarab with a Lion Hunting Horned Animals originate?

Scarab with a Lion Hunting Horned Animals originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab with a Lion Hunting Horned Animals in the public domain?

Scarab with a Lion Hunting Horned Animals 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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