Antique Dome - Gilded Sacred Scarabs & 24ct Gold 'Dung' Ball

£155.00

Antique 19th Century glass globe hosting a male and female pair of highly sought-after sacred scarab beetles, hand crafted naturalistic display and 24ct gold faux dung ball.

The ball is modelled by hand from kiln-dried sand and soil, dried grasses and stones to mimic the texture of a real one. Sealed and hand-gilded in two layers of fine 24ct gold leaf. The habitat setting is crafted with dried sands and grasses, set in an antique display with carved wooden base and a blown glass globe. In total the display measures approx. 14cm high.

Antique 19th Century glass globe hosting a male and female pair of highly sought-after sacred scarab beetles, hand crafted naturalistic display and 24ct gold faux dung ball.

The ball is modelled by hand from kiln-dried sand and soil, dried grasses and stones to mimic the texture of a real one. Sealed and hand-gilded in two layers of fine 24ct gold leaf. The habitat setting is crafted with dried sands and grasses, set in an antique display with carved wooden base and a blown glass globe. In total the display measures approx. 14cm high.

Beautiful real insect taxidermy and natural history curios. A unique gift or the perfect décor for your home or office. Beautifully compliments dark academia, cottage-core and gothic or witchy aesthetics. Create a gallery wall with mixed pieces of natural history, a feature wall with focal points of large antique frames or a curio cabinet with miniature treasures and curios just like the Victorians.

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