Scarab with Name of Thutmosis III (Menkheperre)
Egyptian artist, Scarab with Name of Thutmosis III (Menkheperre), New Kingdom (1540-1075 BCE), light brown steatite with traces of green glaze, The Gayer-Anderson Collection of Ancient Egyptian Scarabs and Seals; Gift of many donors in memory of Albert E. Doyle, public domain, 29.16.1160
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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
light brown steatite with traces of green glaze
- Dimensions (H x W x D)
41.4 mm x 29 mm x 19.3 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
29.16.1160
- Copyright
public domain
- Terms
The Gayer-Anderson Collection of Ancient Egyptian Scarabs and Seals
Top: Naturalistic head, lined back, two lines between the elytra, two lines at the prothorax, lines along side of elytra, v-notches, drilled lengthwise. Decorated with scrolls and two figures of Bes flanking a figure with arms raised.
Side: Naturalistic legs, pierced through.
Bottom: Vertical orientation, chipped, rope border surrounds two cartouches with the prenomen of Thutmosis III (Menkheperre), with a protective falcon at the top and a gold sign at the bottom.
