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Dung Beetle

Dung Beetle

Antonio Da Silva Dung Beetle, 2018

$900

H 5.12 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Dung Beetle

Located in Somerset West, WC

The Dung Beetle is a limited edition bronze sculpture.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

32. Shorthorned grasshopper, Dung beetle, Water scavenger beetle, Longhorned bee

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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18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Pigment

27. Metallic beetle, Lunar-headed dung-beetle, Capricorn beetle, Harlequin beet

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...

Category

18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Pigment

Entomological Elegance: A Collection of 19th Century Beetle Engravings
Entomological Elegance: A Collection of 19th Century Beetle Engravings

Entomological Elegance: A Collection of 19th Century Beetle Engravings

$235Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 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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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

The Secret Powers of Animals
The Secret Powers of Animals

The Secret Powers of Animals

$15 / item

H 7.75 in W 6.38 in D 0.74 in

The Secret Powers of Animals

Located in New York, NY

domestic cat and a dung beetle, these awe-inspiring species reflect earth’s incredible biodiversity

Category

2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Papercord, Paper

Victorian Beetle Prints Set of Four – Scarab & Stag Beetle Plates, 1893
Victorian Beetle Prints Set of Four – Scarab & Stag Beetle Plates, 1893

Victorian Beetle Prints Set of Four – Scarab & Stag Beetle Plates, 1893

By Louis-Pierre Baltard

Located in Langweer, NL

characteristic of many beetle species. Several notable beetles appear across these plates, including dung

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

14kt gold Scarabs chain necklace
14kt gold Scarabs chain necklace

14kt gold Scarabs chain necklace

Located in Roma, RM

Egypt, the behavior of the Dung Beetle was carefully observed, which, even today, corroborates the

Category

2010s European Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Dubini Ancient Egyptian Scarab Black Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Dubini Ancient Egyptian Scarab Black Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Hornbill and Calabash
Hornbill and Calabash

Bryan HanlonHornbill and Calabash, 2016

Unavailable

H 20.08 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in

Hornbill and Calabash

By Bryan Hanlon

Located in Hungerford, GB

Limited Edition of 12 Hornbill on a Calabash supported by a Dung Beetle.

Category

2010s Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Egiptian Revival 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle with Rhodochrosite and Lapis Lazul
Egiptian Revival 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle with Rhodochrosite and Lapis Lazul

Egiptian Revival 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle with Rhodochrosite and Lapis Lazul

Located in SEVILLA, ES

egiptian style beacause of beatles, these insects were an amulet of life and power, in the shape of a dung

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Egyptian Revival Bangles

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rhodocrosite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ingram Cecil 14 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Pendant Necklace
Ingram Cecil 14 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Pendant Necklace

Ingram Cecil 14 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Pendant Necklace

By INGRAM CECIL JEWELRY

Located in Crownsville, MD

the mythology of ancient Egypt. The scarab beetle was also called the dung beetle because of its

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

A.Jeschel  Freshwater Pearl and Lapis necklace with a silver scarab pendant.
A.Jeschel  Freshwater Pearl and Lapis necklace with a silver scarab pendant.

A.Jeschel Freshwater Pearl and Lapis necklace with a silver scarab pendant.

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in Miami, FL

dung beetle to significant religious and spiritual objects inscribed with the names of gods and royalty

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ancient Egyptian Mycenean Period Carnelian Shells with Matching Gold Shell Beads
Ancient Egyptian Mycenean Period Carnelian Shells with Matching Gold Shell Beads

Ancient Egyptian Mycenean Period Carnelian Shells with Matching Gold Shell Beads

Located in Bloomington, IN

very little or no alteration. Plants, flowers and insects such as the dung beetle were also used as

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Vintage Egyptian Revival Baltic Amber 14 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Ring
Vintage Egyptian Revival Baltic Amber 14 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Ring

Vintage Egyptian Revival Baltic Amber 14 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Ring

Located in Crownsville, MD

, transformation and protection much used in funerary art. The life of the scarab beetle revolved around the dung

Category

1990s American Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Amber, Gold, 14k Gold

Original Antique Print of various Beetles including the Dung Beetle
Original Antique Print of various Beetles including the Dung Beetle

Original Antique Print of various Beetles including the Dung Beetle

Located in Langweer, NL

Original antique print of various beetles including the dung beetle. This print originates from

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Dung-Beetle Bookends
Dung-Beetle Bookends

Dan ChenDung-Beetle Bookends, 2024

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H 8 in W 15.5 in D 7 in

Dung-Beetle Bookends

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Inscribed signature by the Artist on the bronze base of the piece with an edition number. 22/32

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cased Entomological Taxidermy Specimens C J Astley, Pernambuco
Cased Entomological Taxidermy Specimens C J Astley, Pernambuco

Cased Entomological Taxidermy Specimens C J Astley, Pernambuco

Located in Lowestoft, GB

carabid beetle, various dung beetles, a Lantern Fly and several hundred other insect specimens, the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Mahogany

18K solid gold Egyptian scarab charm - good luck amulet - Lucky beetle pendant
18K solid gold Egyptian scarab charm - good luck amulet - Lucky beetle pendant

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

Category

Late 20th Century Egyptian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Petite Egyptian Scarab Beetle Carving
Petite Egyptian Scarab Beetle Carving

Petite Egyptian Scarab Beetle Carving

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H 0.75 in W 1.25 in D 0.75 in

Petite Egyptian Scarab Beetle Carving

Located in Chicago, IL

Typically hand-carved or molded in the form of a dung beetle, scarabs were widely popular amulets

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Egyptian Revival King Tut Khepri Scarab Necklace 18Kt Gold with Carved Gemstones
Egyptian Revival King Tut Khepri Scarab Necklace 18Kt Gold with Carved Gemstones

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

Category

Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Egyptian Scarab Swivel Ring, circa 664-332 BC.
Egyptian Scarab Swivel Ring, circa 664-332 BC.

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Dung Beetle

Antonio Da Silva Dung Beetle, 2018

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H 5.12 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Dung Beetle

Located in Somerset West, WC

The Dung Beetle is a limited edition bronze sculpture.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

14-carat Gold Ancient Egyptian Scarab Ring
14-carat Gold Ancient Egyptian Scarab Ring

14-carat Gold Ancient Egyptian Scarab Ring

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

scarabaeus sacer (Dung Beetle), commonly found in Egypt. The bases usually bare hieroglyphic inscriptions

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

18K Egyptian pendant, 18 karat solid yellow gold charm - beetle Scarab talsiman
18K Egyptian pendant, 18 karat solid yellow gold charm - beetle Scarab talsiman

18K Egyptian pendant, 18 karat solid yellow gold charm - beetle Scarab talsiman

Located in Antwerp, BE

rebirth and resurrection. The scarab is a type of large black dung beetle known for its habit of rolling

Category

Late 20th Century Egyptian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Egyptian pendant, 18 karat solid yellow gold charm - beetle Scarab cartouche
18K Egyptian pendant, 18 karat solid yellow gold charm - beetle Scarab cartouche

18K Egyptian pendant, 18 karat solid yellow gold charm - beetle Scarab cartouche

Located in Antwerp, BE

rebirth and resurrection. The scarab is a type of large black dung beetle known for its habit of rolling

Category

Late 20th Century Egyptian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Egyptian Scarab Stone Gold Charm Pendant
Antique Egyptian Scarab Stone Gold Charm Pendant

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Egyptian Scarab Beetle Figurine Stone Figure Paperweight
Egyptian Scarab Beetle Figurine Stone Figure Paperweight

Egyptian Scarab Beetle Figurine Stone Figure Paperweight

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

significant cultural, religious, and symbolic importance. The scarab beetle, also known as the dung beetle

Category

Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Paperweights

Materials

Soapstone

Vintage Scarab Bracelet
Vintage Scarab Bracelet

Vintage Scarab Bracelet

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W 1 in L 7 in

Vintage Scarab Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

centuries? It started with the ancient Egyptians, who associated scarabs (aka dung beetles) with the sun god

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20th Century Victorian Retro Bracelets

Egyptian Scarab Brass Beetle Figurine on Black Stone Stand
Egyptian Scarab Brass Beetle Figurine on Black Stone Stand

Egyptian Scarab Brass Beetle Figurine on Black Stone Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

cultural, religious, and symbolic importance. The scarab beetle, also known as the dung beetle, played a

Category

Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass, Bronze

Dubini Ancient Egyptian Scarab Black Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Dubini Ancient Egyptian Scarab Black Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Austrian 1915 Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Plique à Jour Winged Scarab Brooch
Austrian 1915 Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Plique à Jour Winged Scarab Brooch

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

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Opal, Quartz, Silver, Enamel

Antique Necklace Egyptian Revival 7 Scarab Beetles Gilt Silver / 42cm / 11.5gr
Antique Necklace Egyptian Revival 7 Scarab Beetles Gilt Silver / 42cm / 11.5gr

Antique Necklace Egyptian Revival 7 Scarab Beetles Gilt Silver / 42cm / 11.5gr

Located in SE

beetles once were the Victorian times' species of choice to stand in for genuine Scarabs - the dung

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled, Silver

1889 Nordic Necklace Egyptian Revival 30 Scarab Beetle Gilt Silver / 50cm/ 27gr
1889 Nordic Necklace Egyptian Revival 30 Scarab Beetle Gilt Silver / 50cm/ 27gr

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

Category

Antique 1880s Swedish Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Gold-filled

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl and Onyx Scarab Bracelet
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl and Onyx Scarab Bracelet

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl and Onyx Scarab Bracelet

Located in Crownsville, MD

the Egyptian god of the rising sun, Khepri. One type of scarab, the "Sacred Scarab" or dung beetle

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Chain Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Rose Gold Scarab Beetle Charm
Antique Art Deco 1920s Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Rose Gold Scarab Beetle Charm

Antique Art Deco 1920s Lapis Lazuli 14 Karat Rose Gold Scarab Beetle Charm

Located in Crownsville, MD

beetle revolved around the dung balls that the beetles consumed, laid their eggs in, and fed their young

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Vintage Midcentury Scarab Beetle Carnelian 1.1 Carat 14 Karat Gold Ring
Vintage Midcentury Scarab Beetle Carnelian 1.1 Carat 14 Karat Gold Ring

Vintage Midcentury Scarab Beetle Carnelian 1.1 Carat 14 Karat Gold Ring

Located in Crownsville, MD

also called the dung beetle because of its practice of rolling a ball of dung across the ground which

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k 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.