Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Scarab inscribed for Menkaure
Description
Late Period, Dynasty 26, ca. 664–525 B.C. Faience. L. 1.1 × W. 0.7 × H. 0.5 cm (7/16 × 1/4 × 3/16 in.). From: Egypt. Credit: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926.
Connections
Royals
Menkaure
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116435251 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 26.7.59 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 559660 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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