Lion hunt scarab of Amenhotep III Acrylic Magnet

$9.95 at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

In Ancient Egypt, the scarab beetle was a symbol of rebirth and regeneration. Worn as amulets or placed directly on mummies, scarabs were believed to protect the dead, ensure safe passage through the underworld, and grant eternal life. Details • Acrylic magnet • 2.5" x 2.5" Lion hunt scarab of Amenhotep III Egyptian, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III, 1390–1353 B.C. Glazed steatite 7.1 x 5 x 2.6 cm (2 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 in. ) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Emily Esther Sears Fund 04.1810