{"product_id":"egyptian-scarab-amulet","title":"Scarab Egyptian Amulet with Osiris and Wedjat Figurine 3.2L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Beetle That Rolled the Sun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eEgyptian scarab amulet\u003c\/strong\u003e reproduces the most popular charm in ancient Egypt, the holy dung beetle. It measures 3.125 in L x 2.125 in W x 1.125 in H in resin with a black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA green wash settles into the etched crevices. The small size suits holding in the hand or teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin with a black finish and green wash in the etched crevices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.125 in L x 2.125 in W x 1.125 in H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parastone Mouseion 3D Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small size, suited to educational teaching or holding in the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct number:\u003c\/strong\u003e EG08\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Beetle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Egyptian scarab amulet is shaped like a dung beetle that rolls a ball in front of it. Egyptians saw the sun god Ra rolling the sun across the sky in the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larvae also transform into beetles, as the soul and body change appearance. That made the beetle a symbol of renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOsiris, Isis, and the Wedjat Eyes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wings of this tomb scarab depict the sun god and Osiris, the mythical first pharaoh. Above them is the moon, flanked by two Wedjat eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the bottom, Osiris stands between his sisters Nephthys and Isis. The Osiris Wedjat scarab gathers protection, rebirth, and family in one tiny object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/culture-egyptian-museum-replicas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEgyptian Museum Replicas\u003c\/a\u003e and the wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/parastone-museum-replicas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eParastone Museum Replicas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4 oz, this Egyptian scarab amulet is light enough to hold. Dust it with a soft dry brush. Keep it away from damp air so the green wash stays crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAmulets in Egyptian Belief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgyptians wore scarabs in life and placed them on mummies. A scarab promised the dead a new dawn. A tomb scarab replica like this keeps that custom, and the dung beetle amulet still carries that hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee a heart scarab at the Met and learn how scarabs protected the dead. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/550986\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHeart Scarab with a Human Head - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Parastone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29060616814705,"sku":"EG08","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/fe7f29528efed2d59e8d2997a14f8877.jpg?v=1777660824","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/egyptian-scarab-amulet","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}