Ancient Egyptian Scarabs


The scarab beetle was revered by the ancient Egyptians for its seemingly regenerative powers... and became the icon of Egyptian understanding of death and rebirth. Scarab amulets such as these were buried with the dead to ensure safe passage into the next life.

Egypt's New Kingdom (1539--1070 BC), especially the 18th Dynasty (1504--1450 BC), saw some of Egypt's most famous Pharaohs... Hapshepsut, Thutmosis III, Amenhotep III, Akhenaten and Tutankhamun (King Tut). Scarabs of the time were designed with heiroglyphic cartouches and symbology of the Pharaoh's various names, praises and well-wishes, as well as animal and god motifs. Earlier scarabs from Egypt's 2nd Intermediate Period, Hyksos Period, and contemporary Phoenician sources (1750-1570 BC) often depict heiroglyphic praises to the Pharaoh, and ornate carved linear motifs.

New Kingdom, 1570 - 1070 BC. Steatite scarab. A protective amulet, heiroglyphic inscriptions "Goodness & Justice." A beauty! 15 mm. #esc750: $325


Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Beautiful swirling design, decorative elements around. 14 mm. #esc849: $225

New Kingdom, 1570 - 1070 BC. Fabulous blue-paste scarab amulet! Hand-carved uraeus (cobra), vulture, and ankh. Bright blue coloration, a stunning piece! 14 mm. #esc0006: SOLD

Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Horus-falcon flanked by two uraeii (cobras). Great detail! 17 mm. #esc949: $260

New Kingdom (1539-1070 BC). Beautiful scarab depicting a sphinx! Oil vessel below. Unusual and nice! #012: $199

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Crouching lion rt. on base. Some chipped edges. 15 mm. #6588: $99

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Stylized heiroglyphic design on base. 13 mm. #6673: $99

Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Depicts standing falcon-god Horus holding staff with uraeus (cobra). 17 mm with deep relief! #578863: $255

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Moulded-faience scarab. Seated figure before jug. 12 mm. #6543: $99
Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Depicts a kheper (scarab beetle) with designs around. 20 mm. Big and chunky! #8624: $249

Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Depicts Pharaoh kneeling right, heiroglyphic details around. Very cool! 17 mm. #8698: $249

Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Heiroglyphic ankh (life) with swirling designs on base. Nicely detailed top and sides, some tomb-earth still in cracks! 19 mm. #esc5707: $255

Late Period (664 - 535 BC). Very large carved stone button-scarab from Upper Egypt. Deep-etched designs, high arched body. 24x20x13 mm! #6654: $160

Late Period Egypt, 664-535 BC. Carved green-stone "button" scarab. Lovely piece with nicely detailed features. Holed through for wearing. 21 mm long. #1673: $199

Late Period (664 - 535 BC). Large carved stone scarab from Upper Egypt. 23x21 mm. Good style! #6644: $110

Late Period Egypt, 664-535 BC. Carved black-stone scarab. Crude features but a charming piece. 21 mm. #5555: $125

Hand-carved stone button-scarab
Aswan, Upper Egypt. 26th Dynasty (664 - 535 BC). 21 mm. Interesting! #stone422: $75

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Amazing steatite scarab, intricate heiroglyphic inscriptions including cartouche. Lovely engraved designs on top. 19 mm. Remains of original metal pin inside. Nice! #6469: $350


2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab carved with image of a Nile fish! Very charming. 17 mm. #6361: $275

New Kingdom, 1570 - 1070 BC. Steatite scarab. Amun with Horus and Maat. Means "Truth and Justice." 14.5 mm. #6386: $225

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab, Excellent chick heiroglyph.
#412B: $199

New Kingdom, 1570 - 1070 BC. Steatite scarab. Heiroglyphic inscription "Lord Amun-Re" on base! Cool piece with great raised profile. Bright white (washed-out in photo). 13 mm. #s323: $250

New Kingdom, 1570 - 1070 BC. Steatite scarab. Top finely detailed with high arched body, bottom depicts a kheper (scarab beetle) with uraeii (cobras) and heiroglyphics around. Imitating a precious-metal scarab. 17 mm. #8746: $279 SOLD

Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab, quadripartite seal design. 15 mm. #412A: $189

Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. ntricate patterns on top and great depiction of a male figure holding long lotus flower, uraeus (cobra).18 mm. #esc902: $325

Egypt, 26th Dynasty, 664-30 BC. Light blue button scarab with loop on base for attachment to the bandages of a mummy. Intact and a good example of the type. 17mm. #Scarab 125: $145

New Kingdom, 1570-1070 BC. White faience scarab depicting two facing gods, holding staff . Large hole through center. 17 mm. #esc042: $199 SOLD

Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Stylized animal facing a Djed pillar. 13.5 mm. #578846: $179

Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Large white steatite scarab. Great heiroglyphs on bottom. One edge missing. 22 mm long! #578856: $199

2nd Intermediate period, 1750-1570 BC. Large steatite scarab with slightly burned surfaces. Great detail & charm! #332: $175

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Large steatite scarab. Falcon flanked by two uraeii (cobras). 13 mm. #458: $225

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab, quadripartite design. 10 mm. #412: $189

New Kingdom, 1570-1070 BC. Steatite scarab. Time of Thutmose III. Depicts baboon holding nefer. "king" symbol above. Indicates "Goodness." 14 mm. #6514: $250

New Kingdom, 1570-1070 BC. Steatite scarab. Heiroglyphic title "Nefer-Ka." Chipped edge but fantastic profile! 14 mm. #6490: $199

New Kingdom, 1570-1070 BC. Steatite scarab, great tied-lotus design! 15 mm. #800: $199

Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Depicts kneeling falcon-god Horus, holding lotus-staff. Great detail, nice coloration. 17 mm. #7093: $249
Third Intermediate Period, 1070-747 BC. Rare carved steatite scarab. Stylized seated king with ankh, urasus (cobra) behind. Fastinating! 14 mm. #esc795: $389

New Kingdom, 1570 - 1070 BC. Steatite scarab bearing the cartouche of Thutmose III (1504-1450 BC), seated king with ankh, winged solar disc above. Sharp! 11 mm. #6461: $325 SOLD

New Kingdom Egypt, 1570 - 1070 BC. Faience scarab. Heiroglyphic prayers to Amum-Re. Measures 15 mm long. syk#105: $199

Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII-XIV 1994-1650 BC. RARE smooth amethyst scarab, original bronze rod in place! 18 mm. #esc018: $325

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Small steatite scarab. Lovely dual-incised circular designs. 10 mm! #6552: $125
New Kingdom, 1570 - 1070 BC. Steatite scarab bearing the cartouche of Thutmose III (1504-1450 BC) "Min-Kheper-Ra," open-winged Maat facing in protective symbolism. Chipped edge but gorgeous! 16 mm. #8765: $325 SOLD

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scaraboid. Elongated form, sharp heiroglyphic kheper (beetle), winged solar disc, etc. 17 mm. #6353: $275

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab with ornate incised decorations. Nice style. Remains of ancient mummy-wrapping inside hole! 18.5 mm. #6577: $299

Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Beautiful blue glaze still remains! Depicts a lion attacking a crocodile. 20 mm. Big and chunky! #8634: $249

New Kingdom, 1570-1070 BC. Steatite scarab with great stork and winged solar disk/Ra.
13 mm. #765: $369
SOLD

New Kingdom, 1570-1070 BC. "Egyptian blue" scarab, depicting unified Upper and Lower Egypt. Ex-Negus collection. Nice! 16.5 mm. #6526: $250 SOLD

New Kingdom, 1570-1070 BC. Steatite scarab, Scarab-beetle design, hand carved on bottom! 10 mm. #866: $179
New Kingdom, 1570 - 1070 BC. Steatite scarab. Depicts standing falcon with double crown of unified Upper and Lower Egypt, small animal behind, uraeus (cobra) in front. Deep relief on bottom, nicely detailed top. 16 mm. #8783: $299

Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab, depicts a standing woman within nice pattern. 18 mm. #esc039: $215 SOLD

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Deep-cut heiroglyphs on base. 13 mm. #6569: $125

New Kingdom, 1570-1070 BC. Steatite scarab depicting reclining Knum (ram) with feathered headdress, winged kheper (scarab) beetle below. 20 mm. #esc015: $250

New Kingdom, 1570 - 1070 BC. Steatite scarab. Heiroglyphics read Maat (truth), beloved of Amun-Ra. Very cool piece with great detail and finely-carved high arched body. 15 mm. #8830: $249

New Kingdom, 1570 - 1070 BC. Steatite scarab. Heiroglyphs on base read "Amun-Ra." Great patina and nice deep-cut relief! 16 mm. #879: $179
Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Lovely carved Lotus pattern on top, heiroglyphs on bottom. Damaged base but lovely nonetheless. 16 mm. #578881: $179

New Kingdom, 1570 - 1070 BC. Almazing steatite scarab. Depicts a deer or ibex walking right, snake/asp above, heiroglyphic inscription before. Intricately-carved top, very nice for the type. Amazing glossy sheen, much original glaze intact. Some original tomb-earth in the cracks and crevices. 15.5 mm. #8804: $375

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Finely-rendered details imitating a precious-metal scarab of the time. Heiroglyphic praises to the Pharaoh. 17 mm. #s006: $285

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. "An-re" design flanked by uraei pattern. Minor edge chips. 17 mm. #803: $225.

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. MASSIVE steatite scarab. Fine carved kheper (beetle) with winged solar disc, two outward-facing crowns of Lower Egypt. 24 mm! Great style, from my own personal collection. #6395: $425


2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. HUGE steatite scarab. Interesting style and 21 mm long! Large hole through. Great for jewelry. #6451: $299

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab with some original blue glaze. Three registers of heirogluphs on base. Imitating a precious-metal scarab of the time. 14 mm. #6505: $199

Near East, 1st Millenium BC. Carved black stone scaraboid amulet. Long, slender form, depicting a horned animal with long tail. Very interesting! 18x12 mm. #exc051: $325

Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Standing crocodile facing a uraeus (cobra). Some original blue-green glaze remains! Chipped on edges but very cool. 15 mm. #578872: $250

New Kingdom, 1570-1070 BC. Steatite scarab bearing the hriroglyphic name "Lord Amun-Ra". 15 mm. #esc786: $210

New Kingdom, 1570-1070 BC. Pharaoh in tall feathered headdress, making offering to kneeling baboon. Great, deep detail! 17 mm. #esc937: $245

2nd Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab with original bronze ring-wire in place! Falcon flanked by two uraeii (cobras). #785: $290

17th Dynasty, 1650-1567 BC . Steatite scarab from Thebes. Abbreviated "Amun-Ra," uraeus (cobra) and Maat. Nice and scarce! 12 mm. #6480: $325

Canaanite steatite scarab, 1st millennium BC. Depicts standing Horus-falcon, carved characters around. 18 mm. #esc926: $199

Phoenician "imitative" scarab, 1786-1567 BC. Jet-black hard stone with stylized heiroglyphs. Nice and large at nearly 20 mm long. #sc877: $249

Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Beautiful steatite scarab. Multiple concentric-ring design on bottom, top finely detailed with high arched body and gorgeous silvery-blue coloration. Imitating a precious-metal scarab of the time. 19 mm. #8724: $299

Second Intermediate Period, 1786-1567 BC. Steatite scarab. Two gods holding hands. Fantastic! #784: $350 SOLD


Ancient Egypt. Late Period, 664-535 BC. Large bright-blue faience scarab pectoral from a mmummy. Would have had faience wings attached, which would have stretched across the chest of the mummy when laid to rest in its tomb. Measures 50 mm (2 inches) across! Amazing bright coloration. On custom-made stand. A breathtaking example. #495: $375

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