Cast Glass Scarab Beetle

A bold 19th century American cast iron bear sculpture with wonderful attention to detail including expressive facial muscles, thick fur, and anatomically cor...

A wonderful American one-of-a-kind artist-made cast-iron turkey feather sculpture, cast from life and Brutalist in spirit, and mounted on a custom steel stand.   

A wonderful American one of a kind artist-made cast iron turkey feather sculpture, cast from life and Brutalist in spirit, and mounted on a custom steel stand.

An arresting pair of 20th century West African cast bronze bird sculptures, each with incised feathers, raised eyes, and standing on two legs, resting on flat bases. Perfect for deco...

This early 20th century American cast iron Bald Eagle statue captures the majestic strength and spirit of this national symbol. With its wings fully ...

A playful yet strong early 20th century Scottish bagpiper's bonnet with a woven wool checkerboard headband and decorated with a large black ostrich feather plume and a white feather hackle, mounted on a turned wood stand.

Egyptian Scarab Brass Beetle Figurine on stone stand after the Egyptian Museum antiquities.A unique and beautiful addition to any Egyptian Art Deco collection. This Vintage solid cast brass Egyptian scarab beetle sculpture figurine on a black stone stand could be used as a paperweight or just as a collectible Egyptian Museum decorative piece of history. The beautiful all-over antique patina of the bronze shows its age and history, adding character and depth to the piece. This Egyptian revival bronze scarab is a striking collector's item and a testament to the fascination with Egyptian culture timeless design and historical significance make it a valid addition to any collection. Dimensions: Height: 2 in Width: 3 in Depth: 2.25 in. About the Scarab in ancient Egypt: The scarab beetle held significant cultural, religious, and symbolic importance. The scarab beetle, also known as the dung beetle, played a central role in Egyptian mythology and daily life. Here are some key aspects of the scarab beetle beliefs in ancient Egypt: 1) Symbol of regeneration and rebirth: The scarab beetle was associated with the concept of regeneration and rebirth. This connection was primarily observed in the insect's behavior of rolling balls of dung in which it laid its eggs. Egyptians saw parallels between this process and the sun god Ra's daily journey across the sky, disappearing at night and re-emerging in the morning. 2) Representation of the sun god Ra: The scarab beetle became a symbol for the sun god Ra, who was one of the most important deities in the Egyptian pantheon. The rolling of the dung ball by the beetle was likened to Ra's journey across the sky, and amulets in the shape of scarabs were often worn as protective charms. 3) Protective amulets and jewelry: Scarab beetles were popular motifs in ancient Egyptian jewelry...

An antique French boot jack by Daniel Brevete. Solid cast iron, black in color, in the shape of a beetle. A collectible object of art, originally designed to assist with the removal ...

Beautiful and rare beetle Murano glass miniature beetle or insect sculpture, circa 1970s. Excellent detail and very realistic looking with wonderful v...

Vintage boot jack in cast iron freshly powder coated in bright chartreuse. The cast iron object is as functional as it is decorative. This bright and fun ...

George Sellers is a classically-trained artist who studied sculpture in Italy. George had also been doing the window art for years in New York at luxury jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels, w...

A beautiful bronze and copper Scarab beetle ink blotter, circa early 20th century. Two decorative Beetles on top of blotter, facing each other; each Beetle has small detailed hieroglyphs, aka 'sacred carvings', across the top of its back (please see close-up image #11.) Great to use and also great as a desk accessory decorative object. Dimensions: 1.5" H x 2.25" D x 4" W. Other items shown also available, search 1stDibs ref. #s: Bakelite pen...