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Scarab amulet (right) carved in stone and pierced longways for wearing on a necklace - the flat underside of this example is inscribed with three hieroglyphs depicting the dwarf-god, Bes, with tail and plumed head-dress - a protective deity to avert evil, especially during childbirth (circa 500 BC, 35 mm long).
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www.kendall-bioresearch.co.uk/scarab.htm
www.kendall-bioresearch.co.uk/scarab.htm
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The heart amulet became popular in the New Kingdom (about 1550-1070 BC) , at the same time as the Book of the Dead . It became one of the most important amulets, one or more being placed on the upper torso of nearly all mummies. ... The underside of the heart amulet was often inscribed with a spell from the Book of the Dead,
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Scarab Amulet - A beautiful handcarved blue soapstone scarab amulet, measuring approximately 1 3/8" by 7/8," surrounded by 26 smaller handcarved blue soapstone scarab beads interspaced with gold-colored metal beads.
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www.mama.org/catalog/scarab_amulet.html
www.mama.org/catalog/scarab_amulet.html
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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. ... A 'heart scarab' amulet...
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www.egyptianmyths.net/scarab.htm
www.egyptianmyths.net/scarab.htm
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File:Scarab Amulet.gif. This item is in the Tools and other Equipment class. Scarab Amulet. Attributes: None. Weight: 7.70 oz. Loot value: 200 gp. ...
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tibia.wikia.com/wiki/Scarab_Amulet
tibia.wikia.com/wiki/Scarab_Amulet
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The Egyptians equated this process with the sun's daily cycle across the sky, believing that a giant scarab moved the sun from the eastern horizon to the west each day, making the amulet a potent symbol of rebirth.
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www.metmuseum.org/TOAH/hd/egam/ho_10.130.910_27.3.206.h...
www.metmuseum.org/TOAH/hd/egam/ho_10.130.910_27.3.206.htm
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Large EGYPTIAN Scarab Amulet on Handcarved Soapstone 26 Bead ; Necklace ... A beautiful handcarved blue soapstone scarab amulet, measuring approximately 1 3/8" by 7/8," surrounded by 26 handcarved blue soapstone square beads interspaced with gold-colored metal beads.; Shipping and Handling is $5.00. Sale Price $11.99.
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www.hei-art.com/egyptweb/26bead.html
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COMMENTS: The underside of this scarab amulet is decorated with an intriguing ornamental design. A truly unique and beautiful piece of ancient history. Custom acrylic display stand with imprint of design included.
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www.trocadero.com/khronosgallery/items/424679/item42467...
www.trocadero.com/khronosgallery/items/424679/item424679store.html
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This gorgeous, deep blue composition scarab features an inscription that translates as "King's wife, Tiy." Tiy was the senior queen of the pharaoh Amenhotep III (like any good pharaoh, he had upwards of dozens of wives).
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www.trocadero.com/janus/items/447237/item447237.html
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