SCARABS. Ancient Egypt. 2nd Intermediate Period. 1650-1550 BCE. Steatite. (15x11 mm). Base engraved with four protection signs : Vase ( HZI ), is the symbol of praise and worship the deities. Frog ( HEGET ) is the symbol of life and fertility since millions of them were born after the annual inundation of the Nile, which brought fertility to the other wise barren lands. At the bottom, Lotus flower which gave the ancient Egyptians the strength and power, remain of the Lotus flowers have been placed in the burial tomb of Ramses II around 1220 BC. Ancient Egyptians women often wore Amulets/Scarabs during child birth, which depicted a “ HEGET “ as a frog sitting on a Lotus. Above the “HEGET”, three cobras( royal Uraeus ) associated with the leadership of the king and represents the fiery eyes of “RA”. Very rare. Traces of ancient glaze still present. Pierced for mounting. From the Joseph A. Dow Collection; Ex Classical Numismatic Group 345 lot 741 (part of).