Scarab seal
| Title | Scarab seal |
|---|---|
| Date | ca. 1786–1650 BCE 17th century BCE |
| Medium | Steatite, white |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Gift of Harris D. and H. Dunscombe Colt, 1934 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Scarab seal” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated ca. 1786–1650 BCE. It is executed in steatite, white. 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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