Scarab Collection (page 7)

Scarab Ptolemaic Period 304a'30 BC Egyptian
Scarab, Ptolemaic Period (304-30 BC), Egyptian, Egypt, Stone, 1.5 × 1.25 × 1 cm (9/16 × 1/2 × 3/8 in.)

Ground Beetle Scarab Joris Hoefnagel Flemish
Ground Beetle and Scarab; Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish, Hungarian, 1542 - 1600), and Georg Bocskay (Hungarian, died 1575); Vienna, Austria; 1561 - 1562; illumination added 1591 - 1596; Watercolors

Egyptian amulet (Scarab beetle)

Ancient Egyptian pectoral from Tutankhamuns tomb
A pectoral from the tomb of Pharao Tutankhamun (reigned 13321323 BC). It is composed of a winged scarab, flanked by the goddesses Nephtys (left) and Isis (right) kneeling. Date: circa 1925

Egyptian art. Tutankhamuns pectoral. Dynasty 18. 1332-1322
Egyptian art. Tutankhamuns pectoral with solar and lunar emblem and Scarab. Dynasty 18. 1332-1322 BC. New Kingdom of Egypt. Egyptian Museum Cairo

Egypt. Head of a cat with amber eyes. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Magical wand. Egypt
Magical wand of ivory of hippopotamus tusk with images depicting deities and protective spirits to ward off evil spirits. To provide magical protection for mother and child. 1750 BC. 12th Dynasty

Goliathus goliatus, goliath beetle
An x-ray image of the goliath beetle, Goliathus goliatus, showing shotgun wounds

Africa, Tanzania, Serengeti. A pair of dung beetles (Scarabweus pius) rolling a dung ball
Africa, Tanzania, Serengeti. A pair of dung beetles (Scarabaeus pius) rolling a dung ball. The male is below pushing the ball

Artwork of dung beetle on top of a dung ball

Illustration of Ancient Egyptian god Kheper with scarab beetle on face

Cockchafer -Melolontha melolontha-, Weinviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

Scarab beetle -Scarabaeidae-, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

Scarab Beetle -Scarabaeidae sp. - larva, Untergroeningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Scarab Beetle -Scarabaeidae sp.- larva, Untergroeningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

European cockchafer beetle or May beetle -Melolontha melolontha-, with wings unfolded, on a dandelion flower -Taraxacum officinale-

Dynastes hercules, hercules beetle
A specimen of the hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules), 12 cms long, from the Natural History Museums Entomology Department. This species can be found in Central and South America

Anomala sp. chafer beetle
A shining leaf chafer beetle photographed in Sri Lanka. These beetles feed on leaves, flowers, or flower parts

Noble Chafer

Scarabs. Egypt
Egypt. Scarabs. Symbol of Sun God. Used as amulet or seal. Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Sacred beetle. Giant statue, built by Pharaoh Amenhotep III
Egyptian Art. Sacred beetle. Giant statue, built by Pharaoh Amenhotep III (Imenhetep III). Represents Khepri, god of sunrise. Sacred Lake. Temple of Karnak. Around Luxor. Dynasty XVIII. New Kingdom

Necklace pendants and earrings 1929
Sapphire and diamond necklace pendants and long drop earrings, products for Harrods catalogue jewellery department. Date: 1929

Various Scarabaeus sp
Watercolour and ink from Drawings of Mandibulata Insects of India, Thomas Hardwicke Collection; 1822 Date: 1822

Wallaces Long armed beetle
Euchirus longimanus, a long armed scarab beetle collected by Wallace in Amboyna, the Molucca Islands, Indonesia

Flower chafer (scarab beetle), Dicronorrhina micans.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Chelsea Palaces Scarab Grecian Key Fly Pattern Mount
Artokoloro

Scarab; Unknown; Etruria; 4th century B.C.; Carnelian and gold; Object: H: 0.8 x W: 1.5 x D: 1.2 cm (5/16 x 9/16 x 7/16 in.)

Engraved Scarab; Unknown; Etruria; 400 - 380 B.C.; Banded agate; Object: H: 1.8 x W: 1.4 x D: 0.9 cm (3/4 x 9/16 x 3/8 in.)

Hollow scarab in swivel ring; Unknown; South Italy, Europe; mid-4th century B.C.; Scarab: gold; ring: silver; Object (scarab): H: 1.4 x W: 1.1 x D: 0.8 cm (9/16 x 7/16 x 5/16 in.)

Garden Chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) and a spinner moth on Fleece Flower (Polygonum affine)

Cockchafer -Melolontha melolontha-, about to take off, Weinviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

Dung beetle -Scarabaeidae- at Addo Elephant Park, South Africa

Cockcafer -Melolontha melolontha-

Cockchafer -Melolontha melolontha-

Garden Foliage Beetle or Common Cockchafer -Phyllopertha horticola-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Larva of a Cockchafer -Melolontha-

EGYPT: KHEPERA. Khepera, the Egyptian solar deity, passes the sun to Osiris. Egyptian papyrus, c1250 B.C

Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt - The Sacred Scarab Date: circa 1930s

Picture No. 10854720
Goliath / Scarab Beetle - close-up of head (Goliathus cacicus) Date:

Picture No. 10896210
Scarab Beetle - on a flower (Potosia cuprea) Date:

Scarab Beetle rolling dung ball

The first Supermarine Scarab for Spain M-NSa
The first Supermarine Scarab for Spain, M-NSa

Warner Super Scarab seven-cylinder air-cooled radial
Warner Super Scarab seven-cylinder, air-cooled radial (front quarter)

Warner Super Scarab seven-cylinder 145hp air-cooled radial
Warner Super Scarab seven-cylinder, 145hp, air-cooled radial (rear quarter)

Warner Scarab Junior five-cylinder 90hp air-cooled radial
Warner Scarab Junior five-cylinder, 90hp, air-cooled radial

Scarab beetle and vulture wings under disk of the sun. Limestone relief, Edfu

Scarab surmounting relief of a pharoah receiving tribute. Temple of Karnak

Ancient Egyptian jewellery. In the centre of the middle item is a carving of sacred scarab beetle. British Museum, London

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The scarab, also known as the silver chafer beetle or Chrysina limbata, holds a significant place in ancient Egyptian culture, and is often depicted on pectorals decorated with winged scarabs, symbolizing protection by the goddesses Isis and Nephthys. These sacred beetles were believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits. One remarkable example of this symbolism can be seen in a pectoral made of gold cloisonné adorned with semi-precious stones and glass-paste, featuring a majestic winged scarab. This exquisite piece originates from Mt. Egypt and is associated with Lakes Scarab and Egypt, as well as Haiduk Mountain and Lake. In the Book of the Dead, an ancient Egyptian funerary text, scarab beetles are mentioned multiple times for their association with rebirth and resurrection. They were considered powerful amulets that would guide souls through the afterlife safely. Not limited to ancient Egypt alone, scarabs have been found in various cultures throughout history. For instance, there is evidence of their presence in Japanese artistry like the Japanese Rhinoceros beetle male (Allomyrina dichotoma dichotoma) found in Guangshui province in China. Even today, these fascinating creatures continue to captivate us. The glorious scarab (Chrysina gloriosa) can be observed flying under controlled conditions in Brewster County, Texas USA. Their iridescent colors shine brightly against any backdrop. The beauty of these insects has inspired artists across time; an 1898 depiction showcases how they were incorporated into Ancient Egyptian decoration—an art form that still mesmerizes us today. Lastly, it's worth mentioning another member of the beetle family—the bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus). Often found on flowers due to its pollinator nature—a reminder that even small creatures play vital roles within ecosystems.