Beautiful lot consisting in a scarab beetle Ankh or Key of life carved from an high quality silver Obsidian with strong flashes Origin: Mexico Size: 8.3 X 5.4 X 1.3 Cm Weight: 54 Gr Please keep in mind that photos are taken inside a box with LED lights and that the colors may be slightly different. Detail photos are obviously enlarged to show the particularities at their best. If youd nee you can contact us to have videos of the piece taken in daylight ANKH MEANING The ankh or key of life is an ancient Egyptian symbol that was most commonly used in writing and in Egyptian art to represent the word for "life" and, by extension, as a symbol of life itself. The Cross of the Ankh is said to be a duplicate of an equally known occult symbol, the cross of Tau with a circle added to the top of the horizontal bar and it is one of the oldest sacred signs with a deep symbolic value. The traditional interpretation of the symbolism of the Cross of the Ankh is life and rebirth. Thus, according to this, the upper part of the Cross of the Ankh (circle) symbolizes the Nile River delta and the rest is the river itself which feeds life for the dry region of Egypt. So this is the reason why the cross of the Ankh literally embodies the "key of life". Literally, the term "ankh" in translation from Egyptian means "life" or "who lives." In the Ankh two characteristics are combined: a cross which is a symbol of life and a circle which symbolizes the eternity, the essence of the human spirit and the genesis. As a result, we get a deep symbol representing the immortal, the man who is able to resurrect himself in eternity. The combination of a circle and a cross is also a sign of a spiritual and material combination, a symbol of initiation and second birth. Many esoteric interpretations argue that the Ankh key also symbolically denotes a harmonious combination of male and female nature, embodies the gods of Osiris (he) and Isis (she). So the Ankh itself is nothing other than the sexual coitus of the two creative forces of creation, whose harmonious combination gives birth to life. Thus, the Ankh Key is a graphic symbol of an ever-changing life through an infinitely dynamic balance between female and male energies, between passivity and activity, between Yin and Yang, the Earth and the sky. SCARAB BEETLE SIMBOLISM The scarab beetle in ancient Egypts is a creature that transcends the boundaries of entomology and transforms into a potent symbol of profound significance. The scarab symbol appears very often in hieroglyphs, statues, and sculptures; the familiar representation of the typical scarab beetle shape is everywhere, whether in drawings, statues, or on stone. The scarab has been deified during Ancient Egypt. Its shape was related to the god Jepri in the graphic representation (human body and scarab face). However, normally, people referred to the scarab as Ra, the creator of the universe, one of the most important gods in the Egyptian pantheon. The reason that the scarab is so often depicted in everything is due to the popular belief that it was an amulet of protection against disease and death. It was also interpreted as a symbol of resurrection. Not only did it protect those who wore it as an amulet while alive from illness, but when placed next to the dead it meant that they could be resurrected and thus attain eternal life. The scarab beetle was significant in ancient Egyptian culture and religion, playing a prominent role in their society -Symbol of Regeneration and Rebirth: Ancient Egyptians observed the beetle emerging from dung balls, in which they laid eggs, symbolizing the cycle of life, death, and rebirth - Representation of the Sun God Ra: The scarab beetle was linked to the sun god Ra. Just as the sun was believed to be reborn each day, the scarab beetle’s association with regeneration and rolling dung balls symbolized the sun’s daily journey across the sky - Protective Amulets and Talismans: Scarabs were commonly used as protective amulets and talismans. People believed that wearing or carrying a scarab would bring good luck, protect against evil forces, and ensure a safe journey into the afterlife - Funerary Symbolism: Scarabs were frequently placed among the wrappings of mummies or worn as jewelry by the deceased. They were believed to provide protection in the afterlife and assist the deceased in their journey to the realm of the dead