Scarab Inscribed with the Name Sehetepibre

Unknown

ca. 1570–1550 B.C. · Dark blue faience · Egyptian Art

This scarab is inscribed with a large cartouche containing the name Sehetepibre, the prenomen of Amenemhat I (Dynasty 12). However, royal name scarabs were not yet manufactured during his reign so this scarab dates to the Second Intermediate Period and may commemorate Amenemhat I. Alternatively, it could hold the prenomen of a hitherto unknown Second Intermediate Period ruler.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1570–1550 B.C.

Medium

Dark blue faience

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1909