Scarab Inscribed for Hatshepsut

Unknown

ca. 1479–1458 B.C. · Steatite (glazed) · Egyptian Art

This scarab was discovered in one of the foundation deposits along the front wall of the lower court of Hatshepsut's funerary temple at Deir el-Bahri. It's base is inscribed with her personal name (Hatshepsut). A similar version of the same inscription may be found on another scarab (27.3.165), but the backs of the two scarabs are quite different.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Medium

Steatite (glazed)

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1927