When was "Scarab" created?

This artwork was created ca. 2030–1640 B.C..

What medium is "Scarab"?

Scarab is Blue glazed steatite.

Yes, Scarab is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

ca. 2030–1640 B.C.

Medium

Blue glazed steatite

Dimensions

L. 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)

Classification

Scarab, hedgehog

Period

Middle Kingdom

Department

Egyptian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926

Accession Number

26.7.633