Scarab
| Title | Scarab |
|---|---|
| Date | 1540–1069 BCE 15th century BCE |
| Medium | steatite and gold, originally glazed |
| Classification | Scarabs |
| Origin | Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE) Egypt |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Scarab, 1540–1069 BCE. Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE). Steatite and gold, originally glazed; overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust, 1914.777 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0) |
About this artwork
“Scarab” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1540–1069 BCE. It is executed in steatite and gold, originally glazed and classified as scarabs. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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