In ancient Egyptian religion, the sun god Ra is seen to roll across the sky each day, transforming bodies and souls. Beetles of the family Scarabaeidae (dung beetle) roll dung into a ball as food and as a brood chamber in which to lay eggs; this way, the larvae hatch and are immediately surrounded by food. For these reasons the scarab was seen as a symbol of this heavenly cycle and of the idea of rebirth or regeneration.
Dimensions:
Height: 7cm / 2.6 inches
Width: 10cm / 4 inches
Length: 14.5cm / 6.75 inches
Interior Length: 11.5cm / 4.5 inches
Interior Width: 6.8cm / 2.8 inches
