Scarab of Thutmose III Mounted in Ring
Description
Object Label: Personal Arts The reigns of Hatshepsut through Thutmose IV represent a transitional phase in Eighteenth Dynasty art. At first, artists continued to favor simple, elegant forms common earlier in the dynasty, but eventually they developed elaborate, highly detailed designs that dominated the dynasty’s final decades. Under Amunhotep II and Thutmose IV, for example, craftsmen increased the use of a soft, pastel blue pigment that had been invented during the reign of Thutmose III. Potters also molded vessels in human and animal form, and artisans rediscovered the Middle Kingdom fascination for colorful stones such as red carnelian. Art historians consider the scarabs (beetleshaped amulets) of this era among the finest ever made. Figure Vase of Woman Holding Dog Caption: Scarab of Thutmose III Mounted in Ring, ca. 1479–1425 B.C.E.. Steatite, glaze, gold, 1/2 × 15/16 × 1 3/16 in. (1.3 × 2.4 × 3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.720E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A gold ring featuring a turquoise scarab beetle.
The image depicts a gold ring with a prominent scarab beetle made of turquoise at its center. The scarab, a common symbol in ancient Egypt, is detailed with inscriptions on its back, a typical feature of these amulets. The ring's band is plain and elegantly rounded, showcasing minimal wear.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.720E tier-2
- BKM-Object 4090 tier-2
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