{"product_id":"broche-scarabee-egyptienne-ancienne-en-or","title":"Ancient Egyptian scarab brooch in gold ","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and sacred piece of history: an authentic scarab amulet from ancient Egypt, expertly mounted as a gold brooch. In ancient Egyptian mythology, the scarab represents the sun god Khepri, the personification of creation and rebirth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis amulet is carved from glazed wood in the faience style and features original hieroglyphic inscriptions on its reverse, intended to bring protection and good fortune to its wearer. The scarab is held in a custom-made gold setting, allowing this millennia-old artifact to be worn as a timeless jewel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Ancient Egypt (artifact); setting: later period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.8 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: glazed wood \/ faience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 22.5 mm x 16 mm x 11 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscriptions: authentic hieroglyphs on the reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: good antique condition, with a beautiful historical patina consistent with its age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymbolism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of this exceptional amulet reveals sacred iconography carved by hand. It depicts a reclining lion, a symbol of solar power and royal protection, placed above a crocodile representing the god Sobek, lord of the Nile and of fertility. This combination of protective symbols, completed by a rearing cobra (uraeus), was intended to grant its wearer absolute authority and protection against the forces of chaos, on land as on water. A piece of rare spiritual intensity, illustrating the powerful apotropaic magic of ancient Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Antique Jewelry Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54557739549001,"sku":"BRO-1006","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0342\/5311\/1432\/files\/mp_50539_0.jpg?v=1780755847","url":"https:\/\/58facettes.com\/products\/broche-scarabee-egyptienne-ancienne-en-or","provider":"58 Facettes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}