C. 664–332 BC, Dynasty 26–30, Late Period

An Egyptian Lapis Lazuli scarab beetle with some incised detail and pierced longitudinally for suspension.

In ancient Egypt, the scarab beetle represented the sun god, Ra and was also a symbol of rebirth and regeneration.

Intact with slight earthy surface deposits and in good condition.

Ref: Similar example in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number:  07.228.171

Provenance: Ex John Waring Collection, collected in the 1980’s onwards.

Size: 14mm length