Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Scarab with the names of Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaten) is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1353–1336 B.C. using faience measuring L.1.9 cm (3/4 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DimensionsL.1.9 cm (3/4 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1353–1336 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Amarna Period period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1353 BC – 1336 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab with the names of Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaten)?

Scarab with the names of Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaten) is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab with the names of Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaten) created?

Scarab with the names of Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaten) dates to ca. 1353–1336 B.C..

What material is Scarab with the names of Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaten) made from?

Scarab with the names of Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaten) is crafted from faience.

Where does Scarab with the names of Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaten) originate?

Scarab with the names of Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaten) originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab with the names of Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaten) in the public domain?

Scarab with the names of Amenhotep IV (later Akhenaten) 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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