Egyptian Granite Scarab

 

Egyptian Granite Scarab

An ancient Egyptian black and white granite scarab of naturalistic form drilled through laterally probably for use as a button.

New Kingdom.
Ca. 1570 - 1070 BC.
Length: 20 mm.

The ancient Egyptians believed the Scarabeus Beetle was able to spontaneously regenerate itself from cow dung, which these beetles can be observed rolling into small balls and burying. Consequently the scarab came to symbolize a spontaneous continuation of the life cycle. These finely carved amulets were worn in life and in necklaces around the mummy. Often the bases were inscribed with symbols or "words of power," intended to magically invigorate the wearer.

Formerly in an Israeli private collection.

Inv#: 6574

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