An-Ra scarabs were exceedingly popular during the Second Intermediate Period. The signs depicted transliterated as ‘a’, ‘n’, ‘r’. Whilst the combination of signs does not translate as anything in particular, the signs were held in high regard. They were used on objects made of precious metals as well as being used on scarab seals belonging to Second Intermediate and New Kingdom pharaohs. It has been theorised that this particular group were dedicated to the Near Eastern deity El and the Egyptian god Ra.
To find out more about Ancient Egyptian amulets please see our relevant blog post: Egyptian Amulets and their Meanings.
