Ancient Egyptian Scarab Amulet – Glazed Steatite, Ex Mitry Collection Scarabs of this type were

Scarabs of this type were commonly worn as personal amulets or placed among mummy wrappings for protection in the afterlife

reinforcing the intimate maternal theme characteristic of this culture

An impressive and finely modeled terracotta head of monumental scale

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Ancient Egyptian Scarab Amulet – Glazed Steatite, Ex Mitry Collection Scarabs of this type wereAuthentic Ancient Egyptian scarab amulet carved from glazed steatite, featuring a well modeled beetle form with naturalistic dorsal ridges and a pierced longitudinal axis for suspension. The underside is engraved with hieroglyphic motifs, likely invoking protective or regenerative symbolism associated with rebirth and the solar cycle. The turquoise blue glaze shows expected ancient wear, mineral accretions, and firing irregularities, consistent with