Scarab With the Name Amun Above a Necklace
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1295–1070 B.C.

Scarab With the Name Amun Above a Necklace is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 19–20) created in ca. 1295–1070 B.C. using faience measuring L. 9 cm (5/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DimensionsL. 9 cm (5/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Frederica Gore Davis, 1917
Dateca. 1295–1070 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Ramesside period, during the Dynasty 19–20 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1295 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab With the Name Amun Above a Necklace?

Scarab With the Name Amun Above a Necklace is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab With the Name Amun Above a Necklace created?

Scarab With the Name Amun Above a Necklace dates to ca. 1295–1070 B.C..

What material is Scarab With the Name Amun Above a Necklace made from?

Scarab With the Name Amun Above a Necklace is crafted from faience.

Where does Scarab With the Name Amun Above a Necklace originate?

Scarab With the Name Amun Above a Necklace originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab With the Name Amun Above a Necklace in the public domain?

Scarab With the Name Amun Above a Necklace 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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