Antigo Egito, Pré-dinástico Faience, Escaravelho alado peitoral fino azul. 1070-332 AC. 12 cm L. Licença de Exportação Espanhola. Escaravelho alado peitoral.

Pectoral winged Scarab.

- nice color -

Ancient Egpyt, Third Intermediate Period - Late Period, 1070 - 332 BC

Blue faience.

5,5 cm height and 12 cm large.

Condition: Intact.

Provenance: Old private collection, B. P., France, 1970 - 1980.

This winged scarab consists of three pieces: an actual scarab beetle and two separately made wings. The wings are not those of a beetle, but those of a bird, as is apparent by their shape and the indication of individual feathers. Each piece features several small holes that were used to fasten the winged scarab to the wrappings of a mummy. Winged scarabs, meant to guarantee the rebirth of the deceased, were very popular funerary amulets.

A scarab amulet was often placed over the heart of a mummy to act as its protector. The wings allowed the scarab to join the daily rising and setting of the sun, a cycle that was equated with eternal death and rebirth.

With spanish export license.
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