Nice ancient Egyptian naturalistic faience button scarab. Naturalistic scarabs were used as part of the amulet set of the mummy. They have a naturalistically formed belly with a loop for attachment to bandages. For a similar see (attached picture): Petrie, William Matthew Flinders. Amulets. 92 c, d and e , pl.XI Date: Egypt, Late Period, 26th - 30th Dynasty, circa 664 - 332 B.C. Material: Faience Size: ca. 2,2 cm Condition: chipped Provenance: private Dutch Collection, prior to that German estate, formed before 1960 Dispatch only to addresses within the EU. The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed. This item is accompanied with an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.