Heart Scarab

Black stone heart scarab.

The protective amulet for the heart was in the form of the scarab beetle,
the manifestation of the creator and solar deity Khepri.
It was a symbol of new life and resurrection.

Size: 5,2 cm

Period: Late period, 664- 323 B.C.

Material: Steatite

Provenance: collection France J.M.

2011TG1146        Price   €  950,--