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Add more interest to your home
decor with this stunning scarab. This home decor accessory is sure to be a
great conversation starter!
The
scarab was associated very early on in Egypt with the generative forces of
the rising sun and with the concepts of eternal renewal. The beetle is
known for coming out of the sand backwards dragging its ball of dung behind it
along the ground before depositing it in underground tunnels as a source of
food for its larvae, therefore symbolizing the sun’s daily journey across the
heavens from East to West.
Because
the young beetles seemed to emerge spontaneously from these tunnels, the
Egyptians worshipped the scarab under the name Khepri: “He who came forth from
the earth” or “He who came into being”. Thus the beetle was equated with the
creator Got Atum from early times. Scarabs thus became potent amulets and
were often placed upon the breasts of mummies in the position of the heart as
a symbol of new life and were then weighed against the feather of truth
in the final judgment. They were usually inscribed with part of chapter 30 of
the Book of the Dead.
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Features
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- Becomes a perfect gift
- Contains exquisite detail
- Enriches your home decor accessories
- Hieroglyphs makes this Ancient Egyptian artwrok an instant conversation starter
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Specifications
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Size |
3" L x 2.5" W |
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Materials |
Cultured marble |
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Finish |
Gold with colored details |
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See Also
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