Ancient Egyptian Turquoise Scarab Amulet

Object Description

An Egyptian scarab amulet carved from turquoise stone. The semi-precious stone has been incised to form the stylised anatomical details of the insect. A simplified head and clypeus have been carved, along with disecting linear striations to form the elytra and prothorax. The sides have been carefully carved to depict the scarabs legs. The underside has been left blank and the amulet has been pierced longitudinally for suspension, which is now blocked.

Date: 664-332 BC
Period: Late Period

Object History

Ex Belinda Elliston collection, a member of the Egyptian Exploration Society, 1940s onwards.

Object Condition

Excellent condition, some encrustation visible to the surface.

Object Details