Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Scarab depicting a kneeling man (?) New KingdomAsasif
Description
Scarab, Kneeling man (?). New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, reign of Thutmose II, ca. 1492–1479 B.C. Steatite (glazed). L. 1.4 cm (9/16 in); W. 1.1 cm (7/16 in); H. 0.7 cm (1/4 in). From: Tomb CC 37, Burial 59D, Asasif, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Excavation: Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1911. Subject: Men, Scarabs. Credit: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926.
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Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116247584 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 26.7.506 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 544666 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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