Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin neutral tapered front legs ending in

tapered front legs ending in ball feet

or European Art Pottery

The papier mache head is hand-painted

it's a special small rug for a special spot

Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin neutral tapered front legs ending inI find it quite amazing that this is actually a real, preserved beetle, but indeed it is! I found it stuck into a charming 19th century embroidered pin cushion that I purchased a few months ago at an antique shop, pins and all, and set it aside; only now have I done the research to learn that these are quite a thing. Scarab jewelry became very popular during the Egyptian revival in the 19th century, including pieces made with real scarabs, but I am