Libyan Desert Glass, Egyptian Scarab, Scarab Beetle, asteroids Impact- 155 Carat

Hand-Carved Libyan Desert Glass Egyptian Scarab – 155 Carats

This rare Egyptian Scarab is hand-carved from Libyan Desert Glass, a unique material formed approximately 29 million years ago from the impact of a powerful asteroid. This Desert Glass Scarab not only captures the ancient symbolism of the scarab beetle but also holds a fascinating connection to cosmic history.

In 1922, the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by archaeologist Howard Carter revealed a remarkable breastplate featuring the god Ra as a winged scarab, carved from what was initially believed to be chalcedony. Later, British geographer Patrick Clayton identified this glass-like stone as Libyan Desert Glass (LDG), found in the Libyan Desert along the Libya-Egypt border.

Libyan Desert Glass – also called Great Sand Sea Glass – formed when an intense cosmic impact melted desert sands, requiring temperatures above 1600°C (2900°F). The glass contains embedded meteorite particles, further cementing its extraterrestrial origin. In Egyptian culture, the scarab beetle is a symbol of good fortune, hope, restoration of life, transformation, growth, rebirth, and protection, making this piece both a stunning and meaningful artifact.

• Size: 4.6 cm L x 3 cm W x 1.7 cm H (1.8" L x 1.2" W x 0.66" H)
• Weight: 155 carats