Scarab Depicting Seti II In His Chariot Shooting a Bow and Arrow.
On the base, the scarab depicts Seti II in his chariot drawing a bow and arrow. A bearded man, perhaps an Asian enemy, stands in front of the chariot. Above the scene is the king's prenomen.
Artwork Details
- Title: Scarab Depicting Seti II In His Chariot Shooting a Bow and Arrow.
- Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
- Dynasty: Dynasty 19
- Reign: reign of Seti II
- Date: ca. 1200–1194 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt
- Medium: Glazed steatite
- Dimensions: L. 2 cm (13/16 in)
- Credit Line: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
- Object Number: 26.7.236
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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