Scarab of Limestone

Limestone Scarab figure in blue color.

It is a small sculpture that represents an Egyptian scarab carved by hand in limestone and painted light blue (aged turquoise) or dark blue (lapis lazuli).

Its format is presented in 3 dimensionswith the recessed interior.

The approximate measurements of the beetle are 4.3 cm x 3 cm x 2.2 cm.

Origin: Egypt.

Ancient Egyptians believed that scarab shaped jewels were powerful amulets of protection and longevity.