Ancient Egyptian CarnelianEgyptian Scarab - A Gem

Naturallistic In Cornelian / Carnelian Stone Egyptian Scarab - A Gem - Carved realistically in the round with the beetle legs tucked underneath, with a flat base. The back and head very finely and deeply carved. Suspension hole for a necklace. Size: 14 mm L Material: Cornelian Culture: Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1550 - 1070 B. C. Condition: Intact Provenance: Private collection, Germany, 1970. Ex. GM auction. Munich, 2013. BEST QUALITY. FINE. UNIQUE SCARAB! Scarabs, from Latin scarabaeus (“beetle”) , which in turn comes from Greek karabos (“beetle”; “crayfish”) , were artistic depictions of the Egyptian dung beetle. In Egyptian mythology, these insects were linked to the Sun God Ra, who after his death in the Underworld, was reborn as a scarab. Used as amulets, seals and to fulfil commemorative functions, scarabs were an important element of dress. Their undersides frequently feature hieroglyphic or geometric designs to identify their owners or ward off evil spirits. Due to their small, abstract nature, scarabs cannot normally be closely dated generally. The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.