Description: Rare Antique Stone/Faience Scarab Beetle Pendant Amulet of Ancient Egyptian Click images to enlarge Description UP for Auction… Rare Antique Stone/Faience Scarab (Kheper) Beetle Pendant Amulet Figurine Ancient Egyptian (Medium)......UNIQUE....DATE:14th Century (Private Collection) SCARAB: The scarab (kheper) beetle was one of the most popular amulets in ancient Egypt because the insect was a symbol of the sun god Re. This association evolved from the Egyptians' misunderstanding of the scarab's life cycle. An adult beetle lays its eggs inside a ball of dung, which is then buried underground....Through modern cinema and film, Western society has come to perceive the Egyptian scarab as a destructive and evil entity, but the ancient Egyptian understanding of the beetle was very different. The Egyptians saw the Egyptian scarab (Scarabaeus sacer) as a symbol of renewal and rebirth. The beetle was associated closely with the sun god because scarabs roll large balls of dung in which to lay their eggs, a behavior that the Egyptians thought resembled the progression of the sun through the sky from east to west. Its young were hatched from this ball, and this event was seen as an act of spontaneous self-creation, giving the beetle an even stronger association with the sun god’s creative force. The connection between the beetle and the sun was so close that the young sun god was thought to be reborn in the form of a winged scarab beetle every morning at sunrise. As this young sun god, known as Khepri, rose in the sky, he brought light and life to the land. DIMENSIONS + 2.7 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm (1.1" x 0.6" x 0.2" Inches) + [20] grams in weight. + Made of Stone/Faience CONDITIONS + Intact in original condition, No repairs or restoration + Place of Origin is Luxor / Egypt. Payment WE ACCEPT PAYPAL AND ALL CREDIT CARDS PAYMENT UNDER PAYPAL PORTAL >> Shipping ALL items are packed and shipped with utmost care >> Buyer is responsible for shipping and handling costs as stated in the auction unless 'FREE SHIPPING' is indicated >> Insurance is included in any shipping costs/quotes >> Terms of Sale > > > > > > > ** Returns ** ANCIENT_HOUSE fully guarantees your satisfaction with each and every purchase. Items are always described to the best of our ability, and we guarantee our descriptions to be as accurate as possible. Upon receipt of your item if you are dissatisfied for any reason please contact us and return it within 5 days in the same condition in which it was sold for a full 'no questions asked' refund excluding shipping fees >> About Us We only sell Quality, Fine Arts, Antiquities & Very Unique items, You won't be disappointed >> ANCIENT_HOUSE have been involved in Antique Trading since 1965 >> ** Authenticity ** All items listed by ANCIENT_HOUSE have been acquired from Legitimate Sources, Antique shops and Private collectors in Egypt >> Bid with confidence! We guarantee your full satisfaction with every Sale >> Contact Us Feel Free to Contact Us With Any Questions Before Bidding Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 55 USD
Location: ONTARIO
End Time: 2024-10-30T08:29:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Egypt
Culture: Egyptian
Handmade: Yes
Provenance: LUXOR
