Scarab with the Throne Name of Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BCE)

Description Provenance Inscription Credit

Description This steatite scarab has a flat underside inscribed with the throne name of Thutmosis III (1479-1425 BCE) and a sphinx trampling on an enemy. The scarab has a high back with a very detailed design of deeply incised lines. The design of the bottom is rough and poorly made, but the top is more elaborate. This piece functioned as a individualized amulet, and was originally mounted or threaded. The amulet should secure the royal authority and divine power for the king, and provide a private owner with his royal patronage and protection.

Provenance Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Inscriptions [Translation] Throne name of King Thutmose III in a cartouche: Men-kheper-Re.

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters

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Creator

Egyptian (Artist)

Period

1479-1425 BCE (New Kingdom, Dynasty 18)

Medium

light red-brown steatite with green-blue glaze
(Precious Stones & Gems)

Accession Number

42.77

Measurements

H: 5/16 x W: 9/16 x L: 11/16 in. (0.8 x 1.4 x 1.8 cm)

Geographies

Egypt (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Not On View