Scaraboid with an image of Hathor
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Scaraboid with an image of Hathor is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1550–1295 B.C. using faience measuring l. 1.2 cm (1/2 in); w. 0.9 cm (3/8 in); h. 0.3 cm (1/8 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
Dimensionsl. 1.2 cm (1/2 in); w. 0.9 cm (3/8 in); h. 0.3 cm (1/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineGift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Dateca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1550 BC – 1295 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scaraboid with an image of Hathor?

Scaraboid with an image of Hathor is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scaraboid with an image of Hathor created?

Scaraboid with an image of Hathor dates to ca. 1550–1295 B.C..

What material is Scaraboid with an image of Hathor made from?

Scaraboid with an image of Hathor is crafted from faience.

Where does Scaraboid with an image of Hathor originate?

Scaraboid with an image of Hathor originates from Egypt.

Is Scaraboid with an image of Hathor in the public domain?

Scaraboid with an image of Hathor 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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