Scarab

Second Intermediate Period

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 109

This scarab dates to the Second Intermediate Period (ca. 1640–1550 B.C.). The most characteristic element in the underside’s decoration is the decorative vertical panels on the sides. These motifs, also known as ‘Hyksos sides’ or ‘Hyksos panels’ are also found on royal name scarabs of that period.

Scarab, Green glazed steatite

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Scarab, Green glazed steatite
Scarab, Green glazed steatite
Scarab, Green glazed steatite
Scarab, Green glazed steatite

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