This is an unusually large (3,8cm) scarab from the Third Intermediate Period. The scarab is incised with a hawk, a vulture and a scarab, all have outstretched wings. The hawk and vulture are holding a „shen“ in each claw. In Egypt, wings don't usually mean flightworthiness so much as protection. The wings of the heavenly beings spread protectively over the wearer of the amulet. For similar scarab see: - BODO, Bibel+Orient Datenbank Online, 8411 and 8410 Date: Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 22nd Dynasty, ca. 945 - 715 B.C. Material: Steatite Size: ca. 3,8 cm Condition: chipped Provenance: private Netherlands collection, in Germany since 2023 The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed. This item is accompanied with an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity