Antique 20’s Czech Art Deco Egyptian Revival Lapis Glass Scarab Brooch / Pin ~nr For Sale

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Antique 1920’s Czech Art Deco Egyptian Revival Winged Lapis Glass Scarab Brooch / Pin ~NR~

Here’s an EXCEPTIONAL classic Egyptian Revival brooch. It is comprised of a very large LAPIS BLUE-GREEN marbled art glass scarab mounted in silver-plated brass and flanked by highly detailed upraised falcon’s wings. BEAUTIFUL vintage 1920’s Egyptian Revival pieces, like this one became very popular after the discovery of King Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922, and are now highly sought after by knowledgeable collectors.

Brooch: 1 3/4” x 1 1/2”

Glass Scarab: 7/8” x 1/2”

Material: Blue-Green Marbled Glass Scarab set in Silver-Plated Brass with Faint Enamel Detailing

Closure: C-clasp

Date: ca. 1925

Origin: Czechoslovakia (based on design and materials)

Condition: Wear to the plating (primarily on the back) and to the enamel detailing on the front wings and body, as shown

Reference: item 160954951754 contains a similar art glass scarab and is listed for $425

History: The Ancient Egyptians observed the scarab beetle as it rolled a ball of across the ground. They identified this act with the god Khepera who they believed rolled the sun across the sky each day. The eggs which wear laid in the dung ball emerged as fully formed beetles, thus the scarab was also associated with rebirth and the mythical creation of the world.

Important Note: I DO NOT sell on approval! ALL items are vintage and therefore will have age-related “wear” or “patina”.

This STUNNING brooch will make you feel like an ancient Egyptian queen! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own this HISTORIC and EXQUISITE beauty!!!

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