New Kingdom Egyptian Ring | Turquoise Faience Scarab in Bronze Mount | Circa 1550–1070 BCE
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Historical Context & Origin
Region: Egypt
Material: Faience scarab set in bronze mount
Period: New Kingdom, circa 1550–1070 BCE
Description
This authentic Ancient Egyptian scarab ring features a turquoise-green faience scarab set into its original bronze mount. Scarabs were among the most important amulets in Egyptian society, symbolizing rebirth, protection, and the eternal cycle of the sun. The faience scarab is carved with symbolic markings that remain visible despite age-related wear, while the bronze band has developed a rich, dark patina from centuries of burial. Such rings served both as personal adornments and as potent amulets, often buried with their owners to safeguard them in the afterlife.
Features
- Genuine turquoise-hued faience scarab with engraved details
- Original bronze band with stable aged patina
- Symbol of rebirth and divine protection in Ancient Egyptian belief
- Worn as both adornment and funerary amulet
Cultural Significance
Scarab amulets and rings were central to Egyptian religion and daily life, spanning dynasties for millennia. Modeled after the dung beetle, they were linked to the sun god Khepri, who rolled the sun across the sky each day. Scarabs worn as rings embodied personal devotion and provided spiritual security in both life and death. In funerary practice, they ensured safe passage and rebirth in the afterlife.
Condition
Good condition for age. The faience scarab retains much of its turquoise glaze with earthen deposits in recessed areas. The bronze ring shows minor surface wear and a stable, aged patina consistent with antiquity.
Dimensions (approximate)
Ring Size: US 9.5
Age
Circa 1550–1070 BCE (New Kingdom, Egypt)
Description
Historical Context & Origin
Region: Egypt
Material: Faience scarab set in bronze mount
Period: New Kingdom, circa 1550–1070 BCE
Description
This authentic Ancient Egyptian scarab ring features a turquoise-green faience scarab set into its original bronze mount. Scarabs were among the most important amulets in Egyptian society, symbolizing rebirth, protection, and the eternal cycle of the sun. The faience scarab is carved with symbolic markings that remain visible despite age-related wear, while the bronze band has developed a rich, dark patina from centuries of burial. Such rings served both as personal adornments and as potent amulets, often buried with their owners to safeguard them in the afterlife.
Features
- Genuine turquoise-hued faience scarab with engraved details
- Original bronze band with stable aged patina
- Symbol of rebirth and divine protection in Ancient Egyptian belief
- Worn as both adornment and funerary amulet
Cultural Significance
Scarab amulets and rings were central to Egyptian religion and daily life, spanning dynasties for millennia. Modeled after the dung beetle, they were linked to the sun god Khepri, who rolled the sun across the sky each day. Scarabs worn as rings embodied personal devotion and provided spiritual security in both life and death. In funerary practice, they ensured safe passage and rebirth in the afterlife.
Condition
Good condition for age. The faience scarab retains much of its turquoise glaze with earthen deposits in recessed areas. The bronze ring shows minor surface wear and a stable, aged patina consistent with antiquity.
Dimensions (approximate)
Ring Size: US 9.5
Age
Circa 1550–1070 BCE (New Kingdom, Egypt)
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