LARGE Egyptian Blue Glazed FaienceFunerary Scarab - 35mm length EX-BONHAMS

C. 668-343 BC - 26th-30th Dynasty- Late Period A nice sized blue glazed faience funerary scarab amulet depicting the scarab beetle, which may have been used only as amulets for mummies. The ancient Egyptians associated the scarab beetle’s behaviour, with the movement of the sun through the sky. They believed that the beetle generated spontaneously in the ground. Its association with the sun god and the belief in the scarab’s self-generation, meant this was a potent amulet, believed to bear the power of life and regeneration. Chip to base otherwise of a large size with good colour. Size: 35mm length Ref: Amulets by Petrie, page VII. Provenance; The seller of this lot hereby guarantees that this object was obtained legally. Purchased by the current owner in the UK from Ex Bonhams, London, Ex 19th Century English Collection. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days Proud to be BNTA and ADA members and as such abide by their strict code of ethics. All items offered are AUTHENTIC and unconditionally GUARANTEED to be GENUINE.