Scarab - Bronze Finish

This scarab statue has a beautiful design and was hand painted. There are traditional hieroglyphic symbols on its base. This statue is made of durable polymer resin. It is 3 inches long. This statue would make a perfect paperweight or a great amulet for your home. Made in Cairo, Egypt! This statue will ship in a box with hieroglyphic designs. 

The ancient Egyptians believed that the scarab was the earthly manifestation of the god Khepri, and pushed the sun across the sky each day, only to disappear and magically re-appear the next morning. As such, it is a powerful amulet for self-creation, transformation, and re-birth. They were worn or carried by the living, and also buried with the dead to help them on their way to the afterlife. The base was usually inscribed with designs or hieroglyphs to form an impression seal.