Winged Scarab Pendant Necklace

A large winged scarab shaped pendant, inspired by ancient Egypt.<br> <br> Small figures like these have been found in countless tombs and they are thought to have been placed there to recreate a suitable environment for the gods of the afterlife. Scarabs represented the rising sun and eternal existence.<br> <br> Ideal as a gift, the pendant is supplied on an 18 inch gold rope chain.

A necklace featuring an enamel winged scarab pendant.

In ancient Egypt, the scarab dung beetle was associated with the rising sun and eternal existence. Ancient Egyptians witnessed scarab beetles pushing balls of dung up hills, and believed the sun to be propelled around the earth in the same way; pushed by a giant beetle. Scarabs were seen as powerful amulets, as they symbolised regeneration.

A fun souvenir of the British Museum’s Egyptian galleries.