Egyptian - Scarabs/Amulets

The scarab was of prime significance in the funerary cult of ancient Egypt. Typically carved from green stone to represent the dung beetle, scarabs were held sacred by the ancient Egyptians as a symbol of the motive power of the sun. The hieroglyphic images (cartouches) convey ideas of transformation, renewal, and resurrection. Excavations of ancient Egyptian sites have yielded images of the scarab in bone, ivory, stone, Egyptian faience and precious metals, dating from the Sixth Dynasty up to the period of Roman rule.

Egyptian Faience Apeh Amulet Faience molded amulet in the form of a Apeh, depicted as a sow or pig. Sacred to goddess Thoueris, the Hippopotamus, $295.00

Egyptian Scarab - Bes, Crocodile Ancient Egyptian Faience Scarab, dating from the Second Intermediate Period, XIII-XVII Dynasties, ca. 1783 - 1532 B.C. Green-glazed steatite beetle carved with a figure of $495.00

Egyptian Scarab - Horus, Royal Cobra Larger example... Finely-carved ancient Egyptian Scarab, dating from the Second Intermediate Period, XIII-XVII Dynasties, ca. 1783 - 1532 B.C. Created from green-glazed $345.00 $245.00

Egyptian Scarab - Isis, Horus Very Rare depiction! Finely-carved ancient Egyptian Scarab created from green glazed steatite, dating from the Second Intermediate Period, XV - XVII Dynasties, Hyksos period, $545.00 $375.00

Egyptian Scarab - Nefer, Djed Finely-carved ancient Egyptian Scarab, dating from the Second Intermediate Period, XII-XVIII Dynasties, ca. 1991 - 1307 B.C., Green- glazed steatite with Nefer and Djed on $295.00

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An amulet, meaning "an object that protects a person from trouble", is a close cousin of the talisman and consists of any object intended to bring good luck and/or protection to its owner. These symbolic figures or objects were worn by the living and the dead for their protective powers.