Close-up of a small, polished turquoise stone with blue and green hues, set against a black background.

Ancient Egyptian Scarab

Ancient blue-green glazed amulet with circular indentation and carved design, isolated on black background.

Material: Faience

Size: 1,3 cm

Provenance: Donald Wonder (1938-2023), California & New Jersey, thence by descent.

Price: € 200,—

Close-up of a shiny, irregular turquoise and gold-colored gemstone against black background.

Blue-green glazed scarab with hieroglyph sign, Ankh.

The Ankh (☥) is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol representing life, eternal life, and divine vitality. Its shape, a loop above a T-shaped cross, is often interpreted as symbolizing the union of opposites (such as male and female) or the key to the afterlife.

In ancient Egypt, deities were frequently depicted holding the Ankh to grant life to pharaohs and humans. It is sometimes called the “Key of Life.”