Dung Beetle
Dung Beetle
Located in Somerset West, WC
The Dung Beetle is a limited edition bronze sculpture.
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Materials
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32. Shorthorned grasshopper, Dung beetle, Water scavenger beetle, Longhorned bee
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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27. Metallic beetle, Lunar-headed dung-beetle, Capricorn beetle, Harlequin beet
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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Ancient Egyptian New Kingdom Scarab Faience Ring 1550 - 1070 B.C
Located in Nottingham, GB
well as good luck and fortune. Most scarab symbolism was based on dung beetles.
From an important
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H 1.38 in W 0.99 in D 0.4 in
18K solid gold Egyptian scarab charm - good luck amulet - Lucky beetle pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
rebirth and resurrection. The scarab is a type of large black dung beetle known for its habit of rolling
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W 0.6 in L 1.19 in
Entomological Elegance: A Collection of 19th Century Beetle Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
. **Bousier** - Common French name for dung beetles, which are part of the Scarabaeidae family.
4. **Cétoine
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H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
A.Jeschel Freshwater Pearl and Lapis necklace with a silver scarab pendant.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
dung beetle to significant religious and spiritual objects inscribed with the names of gods and royalty
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Antique Egyptian Scarab Stone Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
, scarabs represented resurrection. Like the dung beetle's revolving ball, the scarab became a symbol of
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Egyptian Revival King Tut Khepri Scarab Necklace 18Kt Gold with Carved Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
connected to the scarab beetle. Young dung beetles, having been laid as eggs within the dung ball, emerge
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H 1.26 in W 1.26 in L 18.5 in
14kt gold Scarabs chain necklace
Located in Roma, RM
Egypt, the behavior of the Dung Beetle was carefully observed, which, even today, corroborates the
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2010s European Artist Chain Necklaces
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Gold, 14k Gold
Egyptian Scarab Brass Beetle Figurine on Black Stone Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
cultural, religious, and symbolic importance. The scarab beetle, also known as the dung beetle, played a
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Dubini Egyptian Scarab Faience Ancient 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
.
“Scarabaeus sacer is the Latin name for the dung beetle. Today most people do not have great appreciation for
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
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Dubini Ancient Egyptian Scarab Black Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
scarab beetle rolling its ball of dung across the desert. The beetle would lay its egg within the dung
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Materials
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Austrian 1915 Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Plique à Jour Winged Scarab Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
, the scarab beetle lays its eggs in a ball of dung and rolls the ball ahead of it wherever it goes
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
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W 1.02 in D 0.28 in L 4.25 in
1889 Nordic Necklace Egyptian Revival 30 Scarab Beetle Gilt Silver / 50cm/ 27gr
Located in SE
times' species of choice to stand in for genuine Scarabs - the dung beetles that the Ancient Egyptians
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Antique 1880s Swedish Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
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Egyptian Scarab Swivel Ring, circa 664-332 BC.
Located in London, GB
sacer). Egyptians revered the scarab beetle, who rolled dung in to a ball as food and as a brood chamber
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18 Kt Gold Two Sided Victorian Carnelian Scarab Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
believed to roll the sun around the earth as the beetle itself would roll balls of dung in the earth. The
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Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
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Dung Beetle For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact dung beetle you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a dung beetle may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing dung beetle — no matter the origin — is easy, but DUBINI and Elaine Silverstein each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A dung beetle can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 carnelian versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a dung beetle, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Dung Beetle?
On average, a dung beetle at 1stDibs sells for $4,968, while they’re typically $186 on the low end and $27,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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