Scarab Commemorating the Construction of an Artificial Lake

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ca. 1390–1352 B.C. · Steatite (glazed) · Egyptian Art

During Amenhotep's reign, a series of large, glazed steatite scarabs were issued commemorating events in the king's life. This commemorative scarab records the completion of an artificial lake constructed by Amenhotep III for his principal wife, Queen Tiye.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Medium

Steatite (glazed)

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1935