Egyptian amulet

LATE PERIOD, DYNASTY XXVII-XXX, 525-343 B.C.

For the ancient Egyptians the common scarab beetle, Scarabaeus sacer, was a daily reminder of KHEPRI, the manifestation of the sun god RE ...

The ancient Egyptians worshiped the beetle as the earthly manifestation of the Sun at its birth and called it Khepri. It symbolized “coming into existence”. It is also associated with a long life and in this sense; it is linked to the deceased, to his capacity for regeneration. What is the meaning of the scarab …

Ancient Egyptian amulet (gold with lapis lazuli, turquoise, and steatite inlays) depicting the Ba (one of the parts of the soul in Egyptian thought, typically imagined as a bird with a human head). Ptolemaic period, ca. 305-30 BCE. Now in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Price on Request Ptolemaic Period Circa 323-30 B.C. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm.) long Provenance G. Sangiorgi collection (1886-1965), Rome. Private collection, Monaco, 1970s; thence by descent.

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The ancient Egyptians believed that the scarab beetle had special powers to protect or bring good fortune. They used the design of a scarab beetle in many ways. Seals were created in the shape of a scarab and used to stamp documents. Artisans made scarab jewelry using precious gems and painted clay. The same design was used to make good luck charms and amulets to ward off evil. After studying this unique art form, sixth grade students created their own scarab beetles out of clay and painted…

In ancient Egypt the heart was already known to be a vital organ and the ancient Egyptians were therefore fearful of damage to the heart. One of the tasks of a heart amulet was to protect it and thus secure life functions