Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1550–1186 B.C.

Scarab with motto 'favored of Amun-Re" is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18–19) created in ca. 1550–1186 B.C. using steatite measuring l. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite
Dimensionsl. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1550–1186 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18–19 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab with motto 'favored of Amun-Re"?

Scarab with motto 'favored of Amun-Re" is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab with motto 'favored of Amun-Re" created?

Scarab with motto 'favored of Amun-Re" dates to ca. 1550–1186 B.C..

What material is Scarab with motto 'favored of Amun-Re" made from?

Scarab with motto 'favored of Amun-Re" is crafted from steatite.

Where does Scarab with motto 'favored of Amun-Re" originate?

Scarab with motto 'favored of Amun-Re" originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab with motto 'favored of Amun-Re" in the public domain?

Scarab with motto 'favored of Amun-Re" 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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