Scarab Ring

Unknown

ca. 1550–1500 B.C. · Glazed Steatite, linen · Egyptian Art

This scarab was found tied to the hand of an unknown woman who was buried on the hillside below the tomb of Senenmut (TT 71), one of Hatshepsut's officials. The name of Hatshepsut's daughter, Neferure, and her title "God's Wife," are inscribed on the base of the scarab which is similar in quality and style to those placed in the foundation deposits of Hatshpepsut's funerary temple at Deir el-Bahri.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1550–1500 B.C.

Medium

Glazed Steatite, linen

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1931