Heart Scarab Medallion

This heart scarab, carved from dark green stone, reflects the enduring significance of funerary amulets in ancient Egyptian burial practices. Shaped like the sacred scarab beetle (Scarabaeus sacer), it symbolises regeneration, transformation, and the eternal cycle of life.

In ancient Egyptian belief, the heart was considered the seat of emotion, thought, and morality, and it played a central role in the judgment of the dead. Heart scarabs were traditionally placed over the heart or within the wrappings of the mummy to prevent the heart from speaking against the deceased during the weighing of the heart ceremony before Osiris, god of the afterlife. The green stone further reinforces the themes of renewal and rebirth, echoing the verdant qualities of the Nile and the promise of eternal life.

Though this example lacks an inscription, its material, form, and placement suggest it retained its protective and symbolic function. Such objects offer insight into the personal beliefs and funerary customs of the ancient Egyptians, where even unadorned items were imbued with potent spiritual meaning.

Scarab Size: 3.8cm

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