Scarab of Sebekhotep III

Unknown

ca. 1748–1741 B.C. · Steatite, traces of green glaze · Egyptian Art

This scarab is inscribed with the prenomen and nomen of pharaoh Sebekhotep III (Dynasty 13, ca. 1748-1741 B.C.) and specifies his genealogy by mentioning his father, Mentuhotep.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1748–1741 B.C.

Medium

Steatite, traces of green glaze

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922