Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1570–1550 B.C.

Scarab with name of Aahhetep, wife of Seqenen-re is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 17) created in ca. 1570–1550 B.C. using glazed steatite measuring L. 1.3 × W. 1 cm (1/2 × 3/8 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGlazed steatite
DimensionsL. 1.3 × W. 1 cm (1/2 × 3/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 1570–1550 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Second Intermediate Period period, during the Dynasty 17 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1570 BC – 1550 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab with name of Aahhetep, wife of Seqenen-re?

Scarab with name of Aahhetep, wife of Seqenen-re is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab with name of Aahhetep, wife of Seqenen-re created?

Scarab with name of Aahhetep, wife of Seqenen-re dates to ca. 1570–1550 B.C..

What material is Scarab with name of Aahhetep, wife of Seqenen-re made from?

Scarab with name of Aahhetep, wife of Seqenen-re is crafted from glazed steatite.

Where does Scarab with name of Aahhetep, wife of Seqenen-re originate?

Scarab with name of Aahhetep, wife of Seqenen-re originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab with name of Aahhetep, wife of Seqenen-re in the public domain?

Scarab with name of Aahhetep, wife of Seqenen-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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