Scarab with Name of Thutmosis III (Menkheperre)
Egyptian artist, Scarab with Name of Thutmosis III (Menkheperre), New Kingdom (1540-1075 BCE), blue glazed steatite, The Gayer-Anderson Collection of Ancient Egyptian Scarabs and Seals; Gift of many donors in memory of Albert E. Doyle, public domain, 29.16.1159
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- Title
Scarab with Name of Thutmosis III (Menkheperre)
- Artist
- Date
New Kingdom (1540-1075 BCE)
- Period
Egypt: New Kingdom (1540-1075 BCE)
- Medium
blue glazed steatite
- Dimensions (H x W x D)
16.2 mm x 11.7 mm x 7.4 mm
- Collection Area
Ancient Art
- Category
Ancient Egypt
Scarabs
- Object Type
scarab
- Culture
Egyptian
- Credit Line
The Gayer-Anderson Collection of Ancient Egyptian Scarabs and Seals; Gift of many donors in memory of Albert E. Doyle
- Accession Number
29.16.1159
- Copyright
public domain
- Terms
The Gayer-Anderson Collection of Ancient Egyptian Scarabs and Seals
Top: Naturalistic head, lined back, lines along side of elytra, v-notches, drilled lengthwise.
Side: Naturalistic legs.
Bottom: Vertical orientation, a cartouche with the prenomen of Thutmosis III (Menkheperre) at a right angle to a nefer sign with maat feathers and uraei wearing the white and red royal crowns.
