Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin desk object ) or it could certainly

) or it could certainly be framed

The frame is paper backed and wired for hanging

7 3/4" d x 1 5/8" tall

plus those great tiny little eyes of the turtle peering out curiously on either side

There is a sort of incised line on one side of the neck

Real Scarab Beetle Vintage Pin desk object ) or it could certainlyI 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