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SCARABS. Ancient Egypt. New Kingdom. 1550-1077 BC. Steatite. (13x10 mm). Back is nicely carved to show lines and details for mouth, wings and legs. Base engraved with “ DJED”, “URAEI”, “MAAT”, “SUN” and “NEB”. Miniscule chips. Pierced for suspension. Rare.
From the Joseph A. Dow Collection; Ex Classical Numismatic Group 393 lot 814, The Carl Devries Collection.
DJAD is believed to be a rendering of a human backbone, and it is associated with the Creation God “PTAH”. It represents stability and strength. DJED column is often painted on the bottom of coffins, where the backbone of the deceased would lay, this identified the person with the king of the underworld “OSIRIS”. URAEI , royal cobras, represent the “fiery eye of RA” and used for an superior protection . Ancient Egyptians believe the the cobras would spit fire at any approaching enemies. MAAT represents truth, justice, morality and balance. SUN represents RA the supreme God of Heliopolis, sun considered to be the primary element of life in ancient Egypt, and was worshipped. NEB is the Nebet Basket represents Lord, God, Master or Pharaoh. This scarab is loaded with protection symbols.
Closing Date and Time: 2 September 2026 at 15:32:40 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
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