Marriage Scarab of Amenhotep III

Culture: Ancient Egyptian
Period: New Kingdom, c.1550–1069 BCE
Dynasty: Dynasty 18, c.1550–1292 BCE
Reign: Amenhotep III, Ancient Egyptian, reigned 1390–1352 BCE
Date: 1390–1352 BCE
Material: Limestone
from: Egypt, Africa
Classification: Sculpture, stone & mineral
Collection: Ancient Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 313
Dimensions: 4 1/16 x 3 in. (10.3 x 7.6 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 193:1924

NOTES

Elaborate scarabs with dedicatory inscriptions, such as this one, were presented as royal gifts to commemorate special events. This scarab celebrates the marriage of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1426–1400 BCE) to Tiye.

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