Ancient Egypt, Late Period Steatite Scarab with Harpocrates (No reserve price)

This Ancient Egypt Late Period Steatite Scarab featuring Harpocrates is a small amulet or seal carved from steatite, a soft stone commonly used in Egyptian artifacts. Scarabs were modeled after the dung beetle, a symbol of regeneration and rebirth, and served as personal seals or protective talismans. Harpocrates, the Hellenistic Egyptian god of silence and secrecy, was often depicted as a young boy with a finger to his lips, and his image on scarabs reflects the syncretism of Greek and Egyptian religious beliefs during the Late Period (circa 664–332 BCE). Such scarabs embody complex spiritual symbolism and were used both as jewelry and administrative tools. Their artistry and iconography offer rich information on cultural exchange and religious practices in ancient Egypt’s later dynasty periods.