Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scarabid

Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Scaraboid

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Ancient Egypt, Near Eastern or Levantine, Circa Late 2nd – Early 1st Millennium BCE (c. 1200–800 BCE)

A Carnelian Tab Bead / Scaraboid Seal carved from a rich, translucent orange-red carnelian, domed, rectangular tab-form. Drilled longitudinally for suspension. he flat intaglio face is engraved above a single groundline with a recumbent or pacing quadruped (horse or bull) facing right, rendered with a stylized striated torso. Hovering protectively above its back is a sacred bird in flight (falcon or vulture), its primary feathers and wings boldly articulated across the upper field.Intact and in choice ancient condition, exhibiting smooth surface handling wear, softened intaglio grooves, and natural mineralized burial earth packed within the incisions and perforation channel. Measures 14 mm L x 9.5 mm W.

The Magic of Carnelian: In both ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern belief, red carnelian was associated with solar energy, blood, vitality, and protection against evil spirits or physical harm. The scene of bird of prey or winged celestial disk hovering protectively over a recumbent quadruped (bull, horse, or lion) is an established motif across New Kingdom Egyptian (Dynasties 18–20) and Phoenician / Levantine coastal scaraboids, symbolizing divine royal protection and vitality over sacred fauna.

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