£ 150.00
An Ancient Egyptian scarab featuring a decoratively engraved base. The convex obverse of the scarab features incised anatomical details, including the head, eyes and clypeus. Two incisions at the shoulders indicates the prothorax and horizontal grooves on either side indicate the legs. The flat base features two outward-facing ‘three hills’ (𓈉) signs enclosing a water ripple sign (𓈖) in the middle. The design is encircled by a hatched band of short vertical incisions. The amulet is perforated longitudinally for suspension, though this is now filled. Hairline cracks with wear and earthy encrustation cover the surface.
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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 | 1.06 g |
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| Dimensions | L 1.3 x W 1 x H 0.7 cm |
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