***Turquoise Egyptian Faience Scarab Seal*** No/Reserve Start Price USD 40.00 Current Price USD 40.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 18, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 Location london See more about '***Turquoise Egyptian Faience Scarab Seal***' Description      AUTHENTICITY Welcome to ELEMENT204 Element204 is a group of keen collectors offering an exquisite variety of Ancient Egyptian Amulets, figurines and genuine collectible items. We maintain a 100% feedback rating and offer a full guarantee on all items. All eBayers are welcome to browse our listings and email us with any questions or requests.            Ancient Egyptian Faience Scarab Seal   TYPE : Amulet   CULTURE:              Ancient Egyptian   DATE :   1075 B.C-332B.C   MATERIAL : Egyptian faience   DIMENSIONS :  17mm x 14mm x 11mm             CONDITION: Fully intact. Condition A+    Description: On auction is a superbly detailed Egyptian Faience Scarab. A pale-turquoise faience composition displaying precision details as well as large dimensions. On the under side is the engraved depiction of a heiroglyphic illustration flanked by two cobras in defensive stance. Pierced through for suspension.     History Information: Scarab Beetle (kheper) Appearance: The particular species of beetle represented in the numerous ancient Egyptian amulets and works of art was commonly the large sacred scarab (Scarabaeus sacer). This beetle was famous for his habit of rolling balls of dung along the ground and depositing them in its burrows. The female would lay her eggs in the ball of dung. When they hatched, the larvae would use the ball for food. When the dung was consumed the young beetles would emerge from the hole. Millions of amulets and stamp seals of stone or faience were fashioned in Egypt depicted the scarab beetle. Meaning: It seemed to the ancient Egyptians that the young scarab beetles emerged spontaneously from the burrow were they were born. Therefore they were worshipped as "Khepera", which means "he was came forth." This creative aspect of the scarab was associated with the creator god Atum. The ray-like antenna on the beetle's head and its practice of dung-rolling caused the beetle to also carry solar symbolism. The scarab-beetle god Khepera was believed to push the setting sun along the sky in the same manner as the bettle with his ball of dung. In many artifacts, the scarab is depicted pushing the sun along its course in the sky. During and following the New Kingdom, scarab amulets were often placed over the heart of the mummified deceased. These "heart scarabs" (such as the one pictured above) were meant to be weighed against the feather of truth during the final judgement. The amulets were often inscribed with a spell from the Book of the Dead which entreated the heart to, "do not stand as a witness against me."     Auction Policies:• P&P will be only $15 WORLDWIDE for most item, delivery is recorded for your safety and peace of mind.• $10 INSURANCE is optional on all items.• Cheque payments: Seller reserves the right to not send goods until cheque has cleared. Members with a minimum of 10 positive references are eligible for immediate dispatch.• Payment from the successful bidder must be received within seven business days from the closing date of the auction.• Unfortunately Authentic Antiquities can no longer accept bids from bidders with a zero or negative feedback rating unless we are emailed first. E-Mail: aantiquities@hotmail.com Dedicated Customer service You are welcome to contact us via email if you have any queries before, or after sales. Please do not hesitate to do so if you need assistance, or simply some general information. All items are sold under the terms of a  LIFETIME GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY . Click to view our FEEDBACK Protecting and delicately handling such rare and extraordinary pieces is an essential quality in our trade which has consequently formed and maintained our unique reputation. ANY ITEM PROVED TO BE NON-AUTHENTIC WILL BE INSTANTLY REFUNDED Place a Bid!