Egyptian scarab amulet. Late Period (664-332 B.C) White faience amulet with impression seal. Scarabs were popular amulets. This type of pieces is usually found in Egypt from 4000 BC, as well as in the Near East, the Indus Valley civilization and Europe. This scarab is made of faience, a vitreous frit obtained from a paste made from sand or granular quartz, which was previously mixed with an alkaline-type binding material. The most common colors (sky blue, greenish blue and ochre) were obtained by applying copper, iron, cobalt or manganese pigments. In ancient Egypt the scarab was seen as a reflection of the heavenly cycle, and as representing the idea of rebirth or regeneration. The god Ra was often depicted as a scarab beetle or as a scarab beetle-headed man. They believed that Khepri (Ra) renewed the sun every day, before rolling it above the horizon, then carried it through the other world after sunset, only to renew it again on the next day. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner to an English Ancient Art Gallery (M.A.C.; 1990s). The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.