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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Scarab of Thutmose II

ca. 1481–1479 B.C.E.

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Object Label

Because Thutmose II ruled for only three years, objects from his reign are extremely rare. On the underside of this superbly carved scarab, two vultures flank an inscribed oval frame—known as a cartouche—containing the name the king took at his coronation.

Caption

Scarab of Thutmose II, ca. 1481–1479 B.C.E.. Jasper, 5/16 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.8 x 1.1 x 1.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X626.39. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Scarab of Thutmose II

Date

ca. 1481–1479 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 18

Period

New Kingdom

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Jasper

Classification

Document

Dimensions

5/16 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.8 x 1.1 x 1.5 cm)

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X626.39

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