The lotus flower was an important symbol in Ancient Egyptian life and mythology. As the flower closes at night and reopens in the day, it was associated with rebirth and regeneration, as well as the passage of the sun. Subsequently it was closely associated with the sun god Ra, who was believed to be reborn within a lotus flower each day. Lotus imagery is a steady constant throughout Egyptian art. It was associated with a number of deities, including Ra, Harpocrates and Nefertem.
Egyptian Glazed Steatite Scarab with Lotus Flower
£ 240.00
A decorated, Egyptian, turquoise-glazed steatite scarab with hieroglyphs to the reverse. The obverse features a moulded head and clypeus, with incised lines marking the prothorax and elytra. The reverse features a large, curling lotus flower, situated next to a simple palm frond. Two small basket ‘neb’ signs are placed at the top and bottom of the scarab, to fill the remaining space. The amulet is pierced longitudinally for suspension.
Period: New Kingdom
Provenance: Deceased English Gentleman's Collection
Condition: Excellent. Clear hieroglyphs and glaze still remaining.
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| Weight | 1.1 g |
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| Dimensions | L 1.4 x W 1 cm |
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