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The objects on the left are an Egyptian faience ushabti and two faience scarabs. The brown scarab shows the ventral surface inscribed with hieroglyphs; the blue one, the dorsal without. All items are reproductions, not originals.
A short article by Pat Remler explains the roles of the mummiform statuettes called ushabti in Egyptian burials and describes their various characteristic features.
A related paragraph explains the use of the scarabs as ornaments and amulets by the ancient Egyptians.
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For additional information, you can consult these resources:
An illustrated paper by Elaine A. Evans provides information about the uses of scarabs as seals, ornamentation, and charms as well as their forms, types, and symbolism.
An illustrated essay from cultural entomology by Yves Cambefort deals with Beetles as Religious Symbols, including one section devoted to the scarab of Ancient Egypt.
Although a commercial site, the Sadigh gallery provides images of Egyptian jewelry and artifacts that are for sale, including mummybeads, amulets, ushabti, and scarabs.
A photograph depicts the model for the Sacred Scarab of Egypt, the common Egyptian dung-beetle Scarabaeus sacer.
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