Egyptian Art|ca. 1600–1540 B.C.Scarab with a Solar/Lunar Deity (?) Protected by Two Animal Headed Figures is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 15, late) created in ca. 1600–1540 B.C. using steatite (glazed) measuring l. 2.4 cm (15/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite (glazed) |
| Dimensions | l. 2.4 cm (15/16 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915 |
| Date | ca. 1600–1540 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Second Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 15, late dynasty. The estimated date range is 1600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Eastern Delta, Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Scarab with a Solar/Lunar Deity (?) Protected by Two Animal Headed Figures?
Scarab with a Solar/Lunar Deity (?) Protected by Two Animal Headed Figures is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Scarab with a Solar/Lunar Deity (?) Protected by Two Animal Headed Figures created?
Scarab with a Solar/Lunar Deity (?) Protected by Two Animal Headed Figures dates to ca. 1600–1540 B.C..
What material is Scarab with a Solar/Lunar Deity (?) Protected by Two Animal Headed Figures made from?
Scarab with a Solar/Lunar Deity (?) Protected by Two Animal Headed Figures is crafted from steatite (glazed).
Where does Scarab with a Solar/Lunar Deity (?) Protected by Two Animal Headed Figures originate?
Scarab with a Solar/Lunar Deity (?) Protected by Two Animal Headed Figures originates from Egypt.
Is Scarab with a Solar/Lunar Deity (?) Protected by Two Animal Headed Figures in the public domain?
Scarab with a Solar/Lunar Deity (?) Protected by Two Animal Headed Figures is in the public domain and can be freely used.