Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Scarab with the Name of the Overseer of Craftsmen and Carpenters, Qenamun is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1458 B.C. using steatite, glazed measuring L. 1.5 cm (9/16 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite, glazed
DimensionsL. 1.5 cm (9/16 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 1931
Dateca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1473 BC – 1458 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab with the Name of the Overseer of Craftsmen and Carpenters, Qenamun?

Scarab with the Name of the Overseer of Craftsmen and Carpenters, Qenamun is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab with the Name of the Overseer of Craftsmen and Carpenters, Qenamun created?

Scarab with the Name of the Overseer of Craftsmen and Carpenters, Qenamun dates to ca. 1479–1458 B.C..

What material is Scarab with the Name of the Overseer of Craftsmen and Carpenters, Qenamun made from?

Scarab with the Name of the Overseer of Craftsmen and Carpenters, Qenamun is crafted from steatite, glazed.

Where does Scarab with the Name of the Overseer of Craftsmen and Carpenters, Qenamun originate?

Scarab with the Name of the Overseer of Craftsmen and Carpenters, Qenamun originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab with the Name of the Overseer of Craftsmen and Carpenters, Qenamun in the public domain?

Scarab with the Name of the Overseer of Craftsmen and Carpenters, Qenamun 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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