SCARABS. Ancient Egypt. 2nd Intermediate Period. 1650-1550 BCE. Steatite. (16x12 mm). Back carved very nicely with wings and legs that lift the scarab high from the base. Base engraved with five protection and divine signs: Upper right is the “UDJAT”, the sound eye of God “HORUS”, depicts healing and protection. “HORUS” is the god of the sky and the divine protector. far left is a serpent, represents fertility and a creative life force, they shed their skin which symbolize rebirth, transformation, immortality and healing. inner left, is “NEBET” basket symbolizes Lord/Master, plentiful for everything and all things. On the bottom is the royal “URAEUS”, (cobras), represents the fiery eye of “RA”, sign for ultimate protection, because cobra would spit fire on any approaching enemies. At the end of the bottom, it is believed to be unconnected “ANKH”, symbol of eternal life. Very rare and a very nice example. Deeply carved. Pierced for mounting. From the Joseph A. Dow Collection; Ex Classical Numismatic Group 345 lot 741 (part of).