Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Ancient Egypt, steatite scarab with incised features and hieroglyphs in three lines to the reverse. These include the following: - crouched King, possibly Bat or Hathor and Amon - Lotus flower, Ptah, Kheper and Wedjat Eye - Horus as falcon, Thot (djehuti) as ibis, possibly Sa or Mi The scarab has been pierced longitudinally for suspension. Size: ± 16,1 x 12,5 x 7,5 mm Condition: fair condition with clearly defined hieroglyphs, some fragments of the hieroglyphs are missing. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. HISTORY In ancient Egypt, the scarab beetle was associated with the god Khepri and was believed to represent the cycle of life, death and rebirth. Scarab beetles were often depicted in art, incorporated in jewellery or used as amulets, symbolizing protection and good fortune. Scarabs were also inscribed for use as personal or administrative seals. Additionally, some scarabs were created for political or diplomatic purposes to commemorate or advertise royal achievements. Scarab beetles also played an important role in Egyptian funerary rituals. They were placed as amulets in tombs or positioned on the heart during the mummification process. The Egyptians believed the scarab beetle would ensure the deceased had a safe passage into the afterlife.