Ancient Egyptian Scarab Sculpture

Ancient Egyptian Scarab Sculpture

The Scarabeus sacer is a lasting symbol of ancient Egypt, representing rebirth and associated with the rising sun. This beetle lays eggs by rolling dung balls, a behavior believed by ancient Egyptians to be similar to the process of the sun rolling from the east across the sky to the west. This sculpture is carved from green diorite and measures approximately 1.5 meters in length, making it one of the largest known beetle figures.