This New Kingdom faience scarab is a quintessential artifact of ancient Egyptian religious and daily life. Its small form, 2 cm in length, belies the profound cultural and spiritual significance it held. The underside of the scarab showcases meticulously carved hieroglyphs, often personalized to bear the name or titles of its owner. These symbols, alongside the distinctive blue-green glaze, were emblematic of regeneration and the sun's daily renewal, mirroring the scarab beetle's mythological role as a protector and guide for the sun god Ra. Such objects served multiple purposes: as personal seals, amulets for protection, and as tokens to ensure safe passage through the afterlife. The artisanship speaks of an era where miniaturization and detail were held in high esteem.

Length: 2 cm (0.79 inches)
Width: 1.5 cm (0.59 inches)
Height: 1 cm (0.39 inches)

Provenance:
Initially from the G. Moller collection, acquired in the 1930s.
Subsequently part of a prominent private collection in Luxor, inherited in 1971.

Keywords:
New Kingdom, Faience Scarab, Ancient Egypt, Hieroglyphs, Amulet, Protective Seal, Egyptian Mythology, Rebirth, Sun God Ra, Miniature Artistry, Cultural Significance, Religious Artifact, Antiquities, Archaeological Find, Egyptian Blue-Green Glaze, Symbol of Protection, Historical Art, Collectible, Museum Exhibit.

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