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550 - Egyptian Heart Scarab Group. Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Comprising two naturalistically modelled scarabs with striated wing cases and ribbed undersides. Cf. Ben-Tor, D., The Scarab: A Reflection of Ancient Egypt, Tel Aviv, 1993, pp. 76-77, for similar examples. 7.5 grams total, 18-20 mm (3/4 in.). [2]
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Egyptian Heart Scarab Group. Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Comprising two naturalistically modelled scarabs with striated wing cases and ribbed undersides. Cf. Ben-Tor, D., The Scarab: A Reflection of Ancient Egypt, Tel Aviv, 1993, pp. 76-77, for similar examples. 7.5 grams total, 18-20 mm (3/4 in.). [2] From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. The scarab amulet was a powerful symbol of rebirth, transformation, and protection in ancient Egypt. Modeled after the beetle associated with the sun god Khepri, it represented the cycle of life and regeneration. From the Middle Kingdom (c. 2050 BCE) onwards, scarabs served as funerary amulets, personal charms, and seals often inscribed with prayers or names reflecting both spiritual beliefs and daily life. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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