Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1295–1186 B.C.

Scarab With an Image of the Gods Ptah and Sakhmet is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 19) created in ca. 1295–1186 B.C. using blue glazed steatite measuring L. 2 cm (13/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBlue glazed steatite
DimensionsL. 2 cm (13/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1295–1186 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 19 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1295 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab With an Image of the Gods Ptah and Sakhmet?

Scarab With an Image of the Gods Ptah and Sakhmet is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab With an Image of the Gods Ptah and Sakhmet created?

Scarab With an Image of the Gods Ptah and Sakhmet dates to ca. 1295–1186 B.C..

What material is Scarab With an Image of the Gods Ptah and Sakhmet made from?

Scarab With an Image of the Gods Ptah and Sakhmet is crafted from blue glazed steatite.

Where does Scarab With an Image of the Gods Ptah and Sakhmet originate?

Scarab With an Image of the Gods Ptah and Sakhmet originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab With an Image of the Gods Ptah and Sakhmet in the public domain?

Scarab With an Image of the Gods Ptah and Sakhmet 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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