Scarab amulet

Ancient amulets were once widely used. They range from amber pendants in Mesolithic Denmark to evil eyes in ancient Greece.

Being an avid history buff, I have often seen the image of the scarab in my plunge into Egyptian lore. Unbeknown to me, scarabs are a very powerful symbol for a multitude of positive superstitions…

Ancient Egyptian, Late Period, Dynasty 26 (664–525 BCE)

For the ancient Egyptians the common scarab beetle, Scarabaeus sacer, was a daily reminder of KHEPRI, the manifestation of the sun god RE ...

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Heart Scarab AmuletA steatite funerary heart scarab amulet carved with a depiction of the Bennu bird, as a symbol of rebirth. During the process of mummification, amulets of different kinds were...

If you know my work, at this point you'll probably have spotted my penchant for amulets, including the Scarab Beetle. Beautiful bold and blue, but also packed with meaning, you can enjoy it as a spot...

Serpentine/gold Heart Scarab of Hatnefer: mother of Senenmut, one of Hatshepsut's best known officials. Her tomb was found undisturbed: Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Hatnefer Ramose (below TT71)

LATE PERIOD, CIRCA 7TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.