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Dung Beetle

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

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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...

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18th Century Realist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Pigment

18K Egyptian pendant - Gold Beetle charm - scarab - good luck amulet
18K Egyptian pendant - Gold Beetle charm - scarab - good luck amulet

18K Egyptian pendant - Gold Beetle charm - scarab - good luck amulet

Located in Antwerp, BE

The scarab is a type of large black dung beetle known for its habit of rolling little balls of dung across the ground.

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Late 20th Century Egyptian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Secret Powers of Animals
The Secret Powers of Animals

The Secret Powers of Animals

Located in New York, NY

From an African elephant and a narwal to a domestic cat and a dung beetle, these awe-inspiring species reflect earth’s incredible biodiversity.

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2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Papercord, Paper

Nature's Tiny Champions The Big Book of Little Creatures Doing Mighty Things
Nature's Tiny Champions The Big Book of Little Creatures Doing Mighty Things

Nature's Tiny Champions The Big Book of Little Creatures Doing Mighty Things

Located in New York, NY

Featuring 20 fascinating animals, from the nocturnal dung beetle, cape dwarf chameleon, and golden poison frog to the bumblebee bat, reef starfish, and bee hummingbird, this fascinat...

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2010s Chinese Books

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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

The insects are rendered with remarkable clarity and rich color using chromolithography, a sophisticated printing process that allowed printers to reproduce the metallic greens, bron...

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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

In ancient Egypt, the behavior of the Dung Beetle was carefully observed, which, even today, corroborates the symbolic key attributed to it.

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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

The beetle would lay its egg within the dung which became a symbol of rebirth and regeneration.

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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.

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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

It has an egiptian style beacause of beatles, these insects were an amulet of life and power, in the shape of a dung beetle (Scarabaeus priest Egyptian), which represented the rising...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Egyptian Revival Bangles

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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 life of the scarab beetle revolved around the dung balls that the beetles consumed, laid their eggs in, and fed their young represented a cycle of rebirth.

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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

The evolution of the scarab from simple stone carvings of a dung beetle to significant religious and spiritual objects inscribed with the names of gods and royalty is a wonder.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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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

Plants, flowers and insects such as the dung beetle were also used as ornaments in ancient times and the Egyptians made permanent versions of these perishable ornaments in stone and ...

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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

The life of the scarab beetle revolved around the dung balls that the beetles consumed, laid their eggs in, and fed their young represented a cycle of rebirth Formed over 45 million...

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1990s American Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

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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 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J.

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Antique Early 19th Century Prints

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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

By Dan Chen

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

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

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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

An extensive collection of entomological specimens, early 19th century in age, comprising of coleoptera and other insects from around the world, to include a rhinocerous beetle, an e...

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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

The scarab is a type of large black dung beetle known for its habit of rolling little balls of dung across the ground.

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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 and impression seals in ancient Egypt.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18 K Egyptian pendant - 18 karat solid yellow gold scarab - Good luck beetle
18 K Egyptian pendant - 18 karat solid yellow gold scarab - Good luck beetle

18 K Egyptian pendant - 18 karat solid yellow gold scarab - Good luck beetle

Located in Antwerp, BE

The scarab is a type of large black dung beetle known for its habit of rolling little balls of dung across the ground.

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Late 20th Century Egyptian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

A scarab is shaped like a dung beetle. There is a head, wing case, and legs.

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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

Typically of oval form with a flat base, they were carved from stone or moulded from faience to create a stylised representation of the scarab beetle (Scarabaeus sacer). Egyptians re...

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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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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.

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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

These amulets are called scarabs because their shape is reminiscent of the scarabaeus sacer (Dung Beetle), commonly found in Egypt. The bases usually bare hieroglyphic inscriptions, ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

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

The scarab is a type of large black dung beetle known for its habit of rolling little balls of dung across the ground.

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Late 20th Century Egyptian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

The scarab is a type of large black dung beetle known for its habit of rolling little balls of dung across the ground.

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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

In ancient Egypt, scarabs represented resurrection. Like the dung beetle's revolving ball, the scarab became a symbol of birth, life, death, and resurrection.

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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

The scarab beetle, also known as the dung beetle, played a central role in Egyptian mythology and daily life.

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Paperweights

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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

It started with the ancient Egyptians, who associated scarabs (aka dung beetles) with the sun god Ra, and considered the animal an important representation of personal growth, and th...

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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

The scarab beetle, also known as the dung beetle, played a central role in Egyptian mythology and daily life.

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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

The beetle would lay its egg within the dung which became a symbol of rebirth and regeneration.

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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

A scarab is shaped like a dung beetle. There is a head, wing case, and legs.

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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

These shimmering Tortoise beetles once were the Victorian times' species of choice to stand in for genuine Scarabs - the dung beetles that the Ancient Egyptians admired.

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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

Rare and very unusual piece of Egyptian - revival styled necklace with 30 genuine emerald Green Scarab Beetles set into gilt Silver frames. These shimmering Tortoise beetles once w...

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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

One type of scarab, the "Sacred Scarab" or dung beetle, lays its eggs in a ball of dung which it rolls along the ground and finally into a hole where the eggs hatch and new beetles e...

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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

The life of the scarab beetle revolved around the dung balls that the beetles consumed, laid their eggs in, and fed their young represented a cycle of rebirth.

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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

The life of the scarab beetle revolved around the dung balls that the beetles consumed, laid their eggs in, and fed their young represented a cycle of rebirth.

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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.