Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1323–1295 B.C.

Scarab with the prenomen of Haremhab as beloved of Ptah and Amun is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1323–1295 B.C. using blue glazed steatite measuring L. 1.6 × W. 1.3 × H. 0.8 cm (5/8 × 1/2 × 5/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBlue glazed steatite
DimensionsL. 1.6 × W. 1.3 × H. 0.8 cm (5/8 × 1/2 × 5/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Dateca. 1323–1295 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom, Amarna Period period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1323 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarab with the prenomen of Haremhab as beloved of Ptah and Amun?

Scarab with the prenomen of Haremhab as beloved of Ptah and Amun is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarab with the prenomen of Haremhab as beloved of Ptah and Amun created?

Scarab with the prenomen of Haremhab as beloved of Ptah and Amun dates to ca. 1323–1295 B.C..

What material is Scarab with the prenomen of Haremhab as beloved of Ptah and Amun made from?

Scarab with the prenomen of Haremhab as beloved of Ptah and Amun is crafted from blue glazed steatite.

Where does Scarab with the prenomen of Haremhab as beloved of Ptah and Amun originate?

Scarab with the prenomen of Haremhab as beloved of Ptah and Amun originates from Egypt.

Is Scarab with the prenomen of Haremhab as beloved of Ptah and Amun in the public domain?

Scarab with the prenomen of Haremhab as beloved of Ptah and Amun 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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