Egyptian Faience Scarab Amulet Reversible Ring in 22ct Yellow Gold

Egyptian Faience Scarab Amulet Reversible Ring in 22ct Yellow Gold

Egyptian 22ct yellow gold round wire ring with flip bezel holding a faience scarab amulet. The underside of the amulet features a cartouche, possibly that of Thutmose III.

The term faience broadly encompassed finely glazed ceramic beads, figures and other small objects found in Egypt as early as 4000BC. In this instance, it is composed mainly of silica (sand or crushed quartz), along with small amounts of sodium and calcium, finished with a faded turquoise glaze.

In ancient Egypt the scarab was a symbol of immortality, resurrection, transformation and protection, and was much used in funerary art - representing the cycle of death and rebirth.

Dimensions -
Size: 3 x 2.3 x 0.8 cm
Weight : 4 grams
Finger Size (UK) = Q (US) = 8 1/2 (EU) = 57 1/2

Condition: Pre-owned, minor signs of usage and age, otherwise good overall condition.