$217.99
An Egyptian black faience scarab with incised features such as clypeus, prothorax, and elytra marked by single lines. The reverse displays four engraved dots at the centre and a floral motif comprising of a tall flower and some foliage to the sides. The scarab has been pierced longitudinally for suspension, though the hole is now blocked.
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The scarab beetle was an exceedingly popular symbol in the art of Ancient Egypt, thought to represent the sun god, Ra. The Ancient Egyptians believed that the scarab beetle rolling its ball of dung across the desert mirrored the journey of the sun across the sky from day to night. As the beetle laid its eggs within the dung, it became a symbol of rebirth and regeneration.
To find out more about Ancient Egyptian amulets please see our relevant blog post: Egyptian Amulets and their Meanings.
| Weight | 0.81 g |
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| Dimensions | L 1 x W 0.7 x H 0.6 cm |
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| Faience | |
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