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New Kingdom, Ramesside
On the base of this scarab, Ramesses II is shown spearing a captive before an image of the god Ptah. Above the scene is the king's prenomen.
(c. 1294-1213 B.C.)
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Title: Scarab Depicting Ramesses II Smiting a Captive Before the God Ptah
Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
Dynasty: Dynasty 19
Reign: reign of Ramesses II
Date: ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Glazed steatite
Dimensions: L. 1.8 × W. 1.3 × H. 0.9 cm (11/16 × 1/2 × 3/8 in.)
Credit Line: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Accession Number: 26.7.221
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