The pectoral is a symbol of protection and divine power, and it showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and wealth of the New Kingdom period in ancient Egypt. The solar hawk with disc on the head, open wings, Ankh and Shen emblems in talons; inlaid after cloisonné fashion.

This beautiful winged scarab pectoral illustrates the throne name of King Tutankhamun, “Neb- khepreu-re.” The central element is the scarab “Khepri” made of a fine piece of lapis lazuli, and three strokes of plural “sign in hieroglyphs” below it.

In this exquisite pectoral, a winged large scarab beetle riding on a sacred barque flanked by the goddesses Isis and Nephthys with their arms outstretched as a sign of protection. The scarab serves a double function: as a heart scarab and as the ba of …

Feb 27, 2024 · The elaborate golden pectoral is adorned with a bright yellow gemstone that makes up the scarab, a type of beetle. Made of Libyan Desert glass, it’s extremely rare for a piece of this size to be found.

Tutankhamun’s Pectoral. A representation of a scorching hot molten Mars blasted by the solar wind while in close proximity to earth only a few thousand years ago. A Pectoral is a large piece of jewelry worn as a pendant across the breast or chest.

Mar 25, 2023 · This beautiful winged scarab pectoral illustrates the throne name of King Tutankhamun, “Neb- Kheprew-re.” The central element is the scarab “Khepri” made of a fine piece of lapis lazuli and three strokes of the plural “sign in hieroglyphs” below it.

He was an Egyptian Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled approx. 1332 BC – 1323 BC in). He is popularly referred to as King Tut. His name, Tut Ankh Amun, means “Living Image of Amun”. Referred to as the king of upper and lower Egypt, the lord of the two kingdoms and the son of the Sun God; God Ra.

Oct 9, 2013 · Μοst have heard of the treasures of the 18th Dynasty pharaoh Tutankhamun, first discovered by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon in 1922 when they uncovered his tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Few are familiar with his impeccably preserved pectoral or brooch, recovered along with the numerous other artifacts within the tomb.

This beautiful pendant illustrates the throne name of King Tutankhamun, "Neb- kheprew-re." The central element is the scarab "Khepri" made of a fine piece of lapis lazuli, and three strokes of plural "sign in hieroglyphs" below it. Between the forelegs of the scarab, the risen sun disk "Re" is …

Jan 2, 2025 · This vulture pectoral of Tutankhamun is a stunning piece of ancient Egyptian jewelry that was found in the tomb of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun. This pectoral, or chest ornament prominently features the goddess Nekhbet, the patroness of Upper Egypt.