Egyptian Steatite Scarab Dedicated to Thutmose III
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An Egyptian scarab beetle moulded from a mottled black hardstone. The anatomical features have been naturalistically rendered to include the head, with a moulded clypeus, eyes, the femurs and elytra. The carapace is decorated with long vertical incisions. The underside displays a stylised beetle-form with a loop at the centre for suspension.
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The scarab beetle was an exceedingly popular symbol in the art of Ancient Egypt, thought to represent the sun god, Ra. Ancient Egyptians believed that the scarab beetle rolling its ball of dung across the dessert mirrored the journey of the sun across the sky from day to night. As the beetle laid its eggs within the dung, it became a symbol of rebirth and regeneration.
To find out more about Ancient Egyptian amulets please see our relevant blog post: Egyptian Amulets and their Meanings.
| Weight | 8.42 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.6 × 2.1 × 0.9 cm |
| Culture | Ancient Egyptian |
| Region | North Africa |
| Stone | Hard Stone |
