Ancient Egyptian Scarab Amulet – Steatite, Late Period (ca. 664–332 BCE) circa 243–244 AD

circa 243–244 AD

highlighting facial features and adding visual depth

flared neck

with the air aperture preserved at the rear

created naturally through nearly two millennia of burial

Ancient Egyptian Scarab Amulet – Steatite, Late Period (ca. 664–332 BCE) circa 243–244 ADThis finely carved Ancient Egyptian scarab amulet is formed from glazed steatite and measures approximately inch in length. The piece is sculpted in the traditional beetle form, representing the sacred scarab (Khepri), the god of rebirth, regeneration, and the rising sun. The domed back displays ancient wear, glaze loss, and mineral patina consistent with long burial and ritual use, while the flat base is engraved with a stylized hieroglyphic formula