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Ancient Egyptian Scarab Amulet

Circa 664-332 BC - Late Period
This nice scarab amulet presents a finely crafted representation, featuring a small head and folded wings. The scarab features a loop at the underside, allowing for suspension.
In the symbolic realm of ancient Egypt, the scarab served as a potent emblem of regeneration, protection, and divine transformation. The beetle's association with the sun god Ra emphasized themes of creation and rebirth, aligning the scarab with the daily journey of the sun across the sky. Egyptians believed that the scarab beetle, which often encountered rolling balls of dung, mirrored the sun's continuous renewal and, by extension, the cyclical nature of life and death.
Cf. W. M. F. Petrie, Amulets, Plates VII-VIII, fig. 89-90.
Dimensions: 23mm x 17mm; weight 7g
Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960s Collections.

Good condition - used with some signs of wear

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