Ancient Egyptian Golden Winged Scarab Beetle Round tray 4" Diameter

This winged scarab tray is etched with an arrangement of hieroglyphs designs, this Egyptian tray features four notches to rest cigarettes. Can also be used as a coin dish.

The Scarab symbolizes eternal life and rebirth, scarab beetles held great religious power and protective abilities. Scarabs were popular amulets and impression seals in Ancient Egypt. They survive in large numbers and, through their inscriptions and typology, they are an important source of information for archaeologists and historians of the ancient world. They also represent a significant body of ancient art.