Scarab with the Name of King and the Sacred Goose of Amun
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1400–1390 B.C.

Scarab with the Name of King and the Sacred Goose of Amun is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1400–1390 B.C. using steatite measuring L. 1.6 cm (5/8 in); w. 1.1 cm (7/16 in); h. 0.6 cm (1/4 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite
DimensionsL. 1.6 cm (5/8 in); w. 1.1 cm (7/16 in); h. 0.6 cm (1/4 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1400–1390 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1400 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab with the Name of King and the Sacred Goose of Amun?

Scarab with the Name of King and the Sacred Goose of Amun is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab with the Name of King and the Sacred Goose of Amun created?

Scarab with the Name of King and the Sacred Goose of Amun dates to ca. 1400–1390 B.C..

What material is Scarab with the Name of King and the Sacred Goose of Amun made from?

Scarab with the Name of King and the Sacred Goose of Amun is crafted from steatite.

Where does Scarab with the Name of King and the Sacred Goose of Amun originate?

Scarab with the Name of King and the Sacred Goose of Amun originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab with the Name of King and the Sacred Goose of Amun in the public domain?

Scarab with the Name of King and the Sacred Goose of Amun 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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