Scarab with a Solar/Lunar Deity (?) Protected by Two Animal Headed Figures
Flag of EgyptEgyptian 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

MediumSteatite (glazed)
Dimensionsl. 2.4 cm (15/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 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. Flag of 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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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