{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-carved-lapis-lazuli-scarab-in-22k-gold-swivel-signet-ring","title":"Ancient Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Scarab Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis ancient Egyptian lapis lazuli scarab dates from the Late Period to the Ptolemaic era (c. 664–30 BC). The finely carved scarab is set in a high-karat gold swivel mount from a later date, carefully designed in the same design as ancient Egyptian gold mounts, featuring a rotating bezel and wrapped wire detailing on the shoulders.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eScarabs were powerful symbols of protection, transformation, and resurrection in ancient Egyptian culture. Often placed in tombs or worn as amulets, they were believed to ensure safe passage into the afterlife. This example, carved from deep blue lapis lazuli, has a smooth, undecorated underside, characteristic of some funerary scarabs.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe scarab measures 15 × 12 × 9 mm, and the ring is a UK size P (US 7.5). It weighs 6.05 grams. The gold tests as approximately 22K.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFor comparable examples, see objects \u003cstrong\u003e07.228.171, 22.3.64, and 26.7.764\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003eMetropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eN 2086 and BJ 1199\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003eLouvre\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eEA18536\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA remarkable artefact, blending ancient craftsmanship with a later but faithful gold setting, embodying the enduring fascination with Egyptian symbolism.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514328166708,"sku":"1017810023","price":25760.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A3855.jpg?v=1742594340","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/zh-hk\/products\/ancient-egyptian-carved-lapis-lazuli-scarab-in-22k-gold-swivel-signet-ring","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}