Ancient Egyptian Scarab Amulet – Glazed Steatite, Ex Mitry Collection including red-brown skin tones and

including red-brown skin tones and black-painted hair

The vessel is executed in characteristic Chimú blackware

acquired from José E

500 BCE–500 CE

Ancient Egyptian Scarab Amulet – Glazed Steatite, Ex Mitry Collection including red-brown skin tones andAuthentic Ancient Egyptian scarab amulet carved from glazed steatite, featuring a well modeled beetle form with naturalistic dorsal ridges and a pierced longitudinal axis for suspension. The underside is engraved with hieroglyphic motifs, likely invoking protective or regenerative symbolism associated with rebirth and the solar cycle. The turquoise blue glaze shows expected ancient wear, mineral accretions, and firing irregularities, consistent with