Scarab with Representation of a Falcon

New Kingdom

ca. 1479–1425 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 109

The shape of the scarab is characteristic for scarabs of early Dynasty 18. The falcon as we see it here, with its elevated wings spread wide open and the wingtips joined above its head, appears as primary motif on scarabs during the reign of Hatshepsut (ca. 1473–1458 B.C.) (MMA 23.3.245, MMA 27.3.391). It evolved from the motif of the royal cartouche to which falcon wings are attached, as seen on scarabs inscribed for pharaohs of early Dynasty 18 (for example MMA 27.3.231). This scarab most likely dates to the reign of Thutmose III (ca. 1479–1425 B.C.). The manner in which the details of this falcon is incised is also found on scarabs with similar decorations bearing the throne name of this king.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Scarab with Representation of a Falcon
Period: New Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 18
Reign: Thutmose III
Date: ca. 1479–1425 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, debris, MMA excavations, 1920–22
Medium: Green glazed steatite
Dimensions: L. 1.4 × W. 1.1 × H. 0.7 cm (9/16 × 7/16 × 1/4 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
Object Number: 22.1.494
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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