Currently not on view
Scarab,
1479–332 BCE, likely 1479–1069 BCE
Egyptian
New Kingdom to Late Period, Dynasty 18 reign of Thutmose III to Dynasty 30, ca. 1550–1070 BCE | likely 18th Dynasty to 20th Dynasty, ca. 1550–1295 BCE
y1930-500 q
Information
Title
Scarab
Dates
1479–332 BCE, likely 1479–1069 BCE
Medium
Steatite, light brown-gray stone, not glazed
Dimensions
0.9 x 2.0 x 1.4 cm (3/8 x 13/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of William C. Hayes, Class of 1924
Object Number
y1930-500 q
Place Made
Africa, Egypt, Thebes
Inscription
on base, inscribed: Men-kheper-re' (Millions-of-years)
Culture
Period
Subject
From Thebes, Egypt; acquired by William C. Hayes, Class of 1924, possibly during the Metropolitan Museum of Art excavations at Thebes (Hayes active 1927-1931; given to the Museum in 1930 by Hayes.
