Ancient Egyptian Scarab, c. 1550 BC, Mitry #R590

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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1489356

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An ancient Egyptian Scarab, c. 1550 BC, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 7/16” long (11 mm) and made of milky amethyst. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup.