Egyptian Art|ca. 1070–664 B.C.Scarab with device of kneeling fertility figure before obelisk is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 21–25) created in ca. 1070–664 B.C. using glazed steatite measuring L. 1.7 cm (11/16 in.); W. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); D. 0.6 cm (1/4… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Glazed steatite |
| Dimensions | L. 1.7 cm (11/16 in.); W. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); D. 0.6 cm (1/4 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| Date | ca. 1070–664 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Third Intermediate Period or later period, during the Dynasty 21–25 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1070 BC.
Geography
Origin: Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Scarab with device of kneeling fertility figure before obelisk?
Scarab with device of kneeling fertility figure before obelisk is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Scarab with device of kneeling fertility figure before obelisk created?
Scarab with device of kneeling fertility figure before obelisk dates to ca. 1070–664 B.C..
What material is Scarab with device of kneeling fertility figure before obelisk made from?
Scarab with device of kneeling fertility figure before obelisk is crafted from glazed steatite.
Where does Scarab with device of kneeling fertility figure before obelisk originate?
Scarab with device of kneeling fertility figure before obelisk originates from Egypt.
Is Scarab with device of kneeling fertility figure before obelisk in the public domain?
Scarab with device of kneeling fertility figure before obelisk is in the public domain and can be freely used.