Gold pendant of an Egyptian scarab

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A gold pendant depicting an Egyptian scarab beetle. The reverse side of the pendant is engraved with hieroglyphic script. The detailed pendant is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold (750/1000). A scarab beetle is a type of dung beetle revered in ancient Egypt, symbolizing renewal, rebirth, and the sun god. The beetle rolls dung balls into which it lays its eggs, a phenomenon the Egyptians compared to the god Khepri, who, like the morning sun, pushes the sun across the sky. This association led to the use of scarab-shaped amulets and seals, which represented strength, protection, and new beginnings.