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Scarab of Thutmose III

New Kingdom
ca. 1479–1300 BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 109
The underside of this scarab is inscribed with a cartouche holding the name Menkheperre, the prenomen of pharaoh Thutmose III (Dynasty 18, ca. 1479-1425 B.C.) He was venerated after his death and the name of this great ruler continued to appear on stamp seals long after his reign, even into the Late Period (ca. 664-525 B.C.). Below is the sign of gold (nub) and above is the sign for praise (hes-vase) flanked by a pair of uraei with sun disks above their heads. The composition expresses praise to the pharaoh and calls for his protection.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Scarab of Thutmose III
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 18
  • Reign: reign of Thutmose III or later
  • Date: ca. 1479–1300 BCE
  • Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations
  • Medium: Blue glazed steatite
  • Dimensions: L. 1.7 × W. 1.2 × H. 0.9 cm (11/16 × 1/2 × 3/8 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1909
  • Object Number: 09.180.942
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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