Carved Scarab Beetle Bead, Hieroglyphs Vintage Egyptian B1854

Description: **B1854 We have old stock of the legendary Scarab Beetles which we bought in Cairo bazaar in the '70's. These handmade beads have a through hole (about 2mm), and are made of a slippery soapstone like material. All have hieroglyphs on the reverse. The scarab beetle was a common talisman in ancient Egypt, a symbol of rebirth and revival YOU WILL RECEIVE: Your choice of: *Matched Pair of Large Scarabs, around 3/4 inch, Pair B1854 Large*Matched Pair of XL Scarabs, about 7/8 inch, Pair B1854XL Extra Large *6 Scarabs, Small, B1854S, about 5/8 inch (15mm), B1854S, Small*6 Scarabs, Large B1854L, about 3/4 inch. SOLD OUT They are actually a neutral pale ash gray color rather than the yellowish tinge in the picture; much nicer than the picture, in fact, and finer and more regular than what is shown. The color ranges from greenish to ash to grayish to antique white. There are some dark, funky ones as well. These are not antiques, they just look like antiques. Hole size is about 2mm. **Also available: a few Matched Pairs of Scarabs that have been hand painted with Gold Leaf to resemble the tomb artifacts. They can be used on earrings or clothing, but should not be worn against the skin.YOU WILL RECEIVE: One Pair of Gold Leafed Pair of Scarabs, B1854G. Gold is much darker than picture.Note: Silver is SOLD OUT The picture shows Earrings (jewelry is not part of the sale--just for ideas). The Earrings have been gold leafed, with Peridot and Pearl accents. SAME DAY SHIPPING UPON PAYMENTAll Sales Final

Price: 12.5 USD

Location: Pasadena, California

End Time: 2025-01-05T01:18:52.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5 USD