Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art|ca. 1427–1400 B.C.

Scarabs and Plaques Inscribed for Amenhotep II is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1427–1400 B.C. using glazed steatite measuring L. 1.6 cm (5/8 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGlazed steatite
DimensionsL. 1.6 cm (5/8 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1427–1400 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1427 BC – 1400 BC.

Geography

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scarabs and Plaques Inscribed for Amenhotep II?

Scarabs and Plaques Inscribed for Amenhotep II is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scarabs and Plaques Inscribed for Amenhotep II created?

Scarabs and Plaques Inscribed for Amenhotep II dates to ca. 1427–1400 B.C..

What material is Scarabs and Plaques Inscribed for Amenhotep II made from?

Scarabs and Plaques Inscribed for Amenhotep II is crafted from glazed steatite.

Where does Scarabs and Plaques Inscribed for Amenhotep II originate?

Scarabs and Plaques Inscribed for Amenhotep II originates from Egypt.

Is Scarabs and Plaques Inscribed for Amenhotep II in the public domain?

Scarabs and Plaques Inscribed for Amenhotep II 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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