In Ancient Egypt, the scarab beetle was a symbol of rebirth and regeneration. Worn as amulets or placed directly on mummies, scarabs were believed to protect the dead, ensure safe passage through the underworld, and grant eternal life.
Details
• Acrylic magnet
• 2.5" x 2.5"
Lion hunt scarab of Amenhotep III
Egyptian, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III, 1390–1353 B.C.
Glazed steatite
7.1 x 5 x 2.6 cm (2 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 in. )
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Emily Esther Sears Fund
04.1810
