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

Scarab with name of Amun-Re and epithets is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18–19) created in ca. 1550–1186 B.C. using brown glazed steatite measuring l. 1.8 cm (11/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBrown glazed steatite
Dimensionsl. 1.8 cm (11/16 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 – 1186 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab with name of Amun-Re and epithets?

Scarab with name of Amun-Re and epithets is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab with name of Amun-Re and epithets created?

Scarab with name of Amun-Re and epithets dates to ca. 1550–1186 B.C..

What material is Scarab with name of Amun-Re and epithets made from?

Scarab with name of Amun-Re and epithets is crafted from brown glazed steatite.

Where does Scarab with name of Amun-Re and epithets originate?

Scarab with name of Amun-Re and epithets originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab with name of Amun-Re and epithets in the public domain?

Scarab with name of Amun-Re and epithets 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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