Scarab with device of an antelope
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1550–1500 B.C.

Scarab with device of an antelope is a egyptian art from Egypt (early Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1550–1500 B.C. using blue glazed steatite measuring L. 1.4 cm (9/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBlue glazed steatite
DimensionsL. 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1550–1500 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Early New Kingdom period, during the early Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC – 1500 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab with device of an antelope?

Scarab with device of an antelope is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab with device of an antelope created?

Scarab with device of an antelope dates to ca. 1550–1500 B.C..

What material is Scarab with device of an antelope made from?

Scarab with device of an antelope is crafted from blue glazed steatite.

Where does Scarab with device of an antelope originate?

Scarab with device of an antelope originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab with device of an antelope in the public domain?

Scarab with device of an antelope 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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