Scarab of Queen Inni

Middle Kingdom

ca. 1700–1676 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 109

This scarab-shaped seal-amulet is inscribed with the name and royal titles of Queen Inni (Dynasty 13).

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Title: Scarab of Queen Inni
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 13
Reign: reign of Merneferre Aya ?
Date: ca. 1700–1676 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, debris, MMA excavations, 1920–22
Medium: Green glazed steatite
Dimensions: L. 2.2 × W. 1.5 × H. 0.7 cm (7/8 × 9/16 × 1/4 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
Object Number: 22.1.418
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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