Ancient Egyptian Faience Glazed Scarab. Spanish Export License. - 0.5 cm

Glazed faience scarabs are iconic objects in ancient Egyptian culture, serving as amulets, seals, or symbols of rebirth and protection. Measuring about 0.5 cm, this tiny scarab showcases the meticulous craftsmanship possible with faience, a sintered-quartz ceramic material that produces a bright, glassy surface. Scarabs were often inscribed or shaped to imitate the sacred dung beetle, associated with the sun god Ra and the concept of renewal. The presence of a Spanish Export License indicates the artifact's legal provenance for collectors. Such scarabs reveal insights into Egyptian religious symbolism, personal adornment, and the technological sophistication of faience production.