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Ancient Egyptian Statue Hand Carved Scarab Khepri Solid Stone Vintage Sculpture For Sale

Ancient Egyptian Statue Hand Carved Scarab Khepri Solid Stone Vintage Sculpture
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Ancient Egyptian Statue Hand Carved Scarab Khepri Solid Stone Vintage Sculpture:
$115.00

This antique statue of an Egyptian scarab was elegantly hand crafted
Made from some type of solid stone or stone composite {possibly granite},piece is extremely old and fragile, though heavy and solid
Bottom of base shows some wear, either during the item's creation or some point afterward
Top of scarab appears to have broken off its base and was expertly repaired
There are a few chips where the black, sparkling stone shows underneath the earthy brown{pic 5}
Scarab is responsive to temperature
It is a beautiful and unique one-of-a-kind Egyptian sculpture and was inspired by the treasures uncovered at the site of the great pyramids and on display in museums throughout the world
Length is 7.5 cmBase Width is 5.5 cmHeight is approx 3.5 cm
I believe the stone used is basalt, as it is a readily abundant material in the sculpture's country of origin and creation, Egypt, or possibly granite.
History:Scarabs are often featured in ancient Egyptian culture,first and foremost as a potent symbol for good luck.Another reason is the actual physical characteristics of the beetle.The spherical proportions of the beetle’s wings,and their glittering reflection lends to the perception of the scarab as a symbol of the rising sun. Accordingly,this very powerful connection also insinuates the scarab to be a protector from evil, symbol of rebirth, regeneration, and transformation.
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