These types of scarabs are very rare, especially considering the highly glossy and hard serpentine shiny stone used for them. In Ancient Egypt, scarabs were sacred symbols associated with rebirth, protection, and the sun god Khepri. Plain scarabs without inscriptions were often used as amulets or personal ornaments, believed to bring good fortune and spiritual protection. this item from an old collection that the us owner achieved in 1988 from another collector,the last owner achieved this item in 1983. The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.