SCARABS. Ancient Egypt. New Kingdom. 1550-1075 BCE. Steatite. (14x10 mm). Base engraved with three signs of protection and peace : On the top, appears to be crude cartouche of “KHONSU”. On the bottom, two palm branches, a symbol of victory, triumph, peace and eternal life, ancient Egyptians took as a representation of immortality. Between the two palm branches, royal Uraeus ( COBRA ), which is an emblem of lower Egypt and associated with the sun and many deities, it was a sign of great protection. The cobra would spit fire at any approaching enemies. Once glazed. Pierced for mounting. From the Joseph A. Dow Collection; Ex Classical Numismatic Group 345 lot 741 (part of). Khonsu was the son of “Amun” and “Mut”, with whom he formed the Theban Triad. He was the moon God, depicted as a man with falcon head wearing a crescent moon headdress.