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united with the sun god to give him universal appeal
Ilton dedicates a chapter in his book about this piece
Dimensions: Width: 2 3/4 inches (6
thus forming decorative borders and ornamental bands
Condition: Minor loss to the handles
An Exhibited Egyptian Green Serpentine Heart Scarab, 26th Dynasty, ca. 664 - 525 BCE Medium - Stone united with the sun godCarved from a rich green serpentine and hand polished to a soft luster, this large heart scarab captures the power and elegance of one of ancient Egypts most enduring symbols of rebirth. Representing Khepri, the scarab headed god of the rising sun, the form is modeled after the sacred Scarabaeus sacer beetle. The sculptor has given careful attention to detail: the five notched clypeus shows the deeply carved head and eyes, while the prothorax and wing