Art Institute of Chicago
Winged Scarab Amulet
Egyptian
- Date
- Late Period, Dynasty 26 (664–525 BCE)
- Medium
- Faience
- Culture
- Egypt
- Department
- Arts of Africa
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
A scarab amulet was often placed over the heart of a mummy to act as its protector. The wings allowed the scarab to join the daily rising and setting of the sun, a cycle that was equated with eternal death and rebirth.
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- Object type
- AAT300234126
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