This exquisitely crafted Egyptian scarab ring, sized US 7, features a steatite scarab that has been glazed, a practice that dates back to the New Kingdom era. The scarab, a symbol of rebirth and regeneration, was often worn as an amulet for protection and good fortune. The beetle is intricately carved, with hieroglyphs possibly on the underside, which would typically denote the name of the owner or an invocation to a deity for protection. The setting of the scarab in a twisted metal ring indicates that this was likely a piece of significance, possibly owned by someone of status within the society. The combination of form, material, and motif reflects the religious and social beliefs of the time.

Ring Size: US 7

Provenance:
Reportedly from the collection discovered in the Valley of the Kings, early 20th century.Previously owned by an Egyptian antiquities scholar in Alexandria, 1970s.

Keywords:
Scarab Ring, Steatite, Glazed, Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, Rebirth, Regeneration, Amulet, Hieroglyphs, Protection, Good Fortune, Valley of the Kings, Archaeological Discovery, Egyptian Antiquities, Religious Symbolism, Social Status, Twisted Metal Ring, Collectors Item, Historic Jewelry, Egyptian Culture.

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