TUTANKHAMUN WINGED SCARAB PENDANT ON 20 INCH GILT CHAIN
This beautiful pectoral pendant is copied from the original found in the tomb of Tutankhamun and illustrates the fine workmanship of the early Egyptian jewellers.
This hand enameled pendant is supplied in a felt pouch.
Winged Scarab pectoral pendant illustrating the throne name of King Tutankhamun, “NEB- KHEPREU-RE.” The central element is the scarab “KHEPRI” originally made from a fine piece of lapis lazuli, and three strokes of plural “sign in hieroglyphs” below it.
Between the forelegs of the scarab the sun disc ‘RE’ is depicted. The pectoral was made of a clear red carnelian set in gold which represents the ball of mud and dung containing its eggs that was rolled forward by the beetle. Beneath the plural strokes “sign in hieroglyphs” is a basket shape “Neb” inlaid with turquoise.
The wings that are often added to the scarab represent ‘RE’, the god of the rising sun. They sweep round to form an almost complete circle, enveloping the Royal name and offering it divine protection.
The scarab pushes the sun (disc) above the horizon and sits on a neb (hieroglyphic sign for basket), signifying its divine nature.
This beautiful pectoral pendant is copied from the original found in the tomb of Tutankhamun and illustrates the fine workmanship of the early Egyptian jewellers.
This hand enameled pendant is supplied in a felt pouch.
Winged Scarab pectoral pendant illustrating the throne name of King Tutankhamun, “NEB- KHEPREU-RE.” The central element is the scarab “KHEPRI” originally made from a fine piece of lapis lazuli, and three strokes of plural “sign in hieroglyphs” below it.
Between the forelegs of the scarab the sun disc ‘RE’ is depicted. The pectoral was made of a clear red carnelian set in gold which represents the ball of mud and dung containing its eggs that was rolled forward by the beetle. Beneath the plural strokes “sign in hieroglyphs” is a basket shape “Neb” inlaid with turquoise.
The wings that are often added to the scarab represent ‘RE’, the god of the rising sun. They sweep round to form an almost complete circle, enveloping the Royal name and offering it divine protection.
The scarab pushes the sun (disc) above the horizon and sits on a neb (hieroglyphic sign for basket), signifying its divine nature.
This beautiful pectoral pendant is copied from the original found in the tomb of Tutankhamun and illustrates the fine workmanship of the early Egyptian jewellers.
This hand enameled pendant is supplied in a felt pouch.
Winged Scarab pectoral pendant illustrating the throne name of King Tutankhamun, “NEB- KHEPREU-RE.” The central element is the scarab “KHEPRI” originally made from a fine piece of lapis lazuli, and three strokes of plural “sign in hieroglyphs” below it.
Between the forelegs of the scarab the sun disc ‘RE’ is depicted. The pectoral was made of a clear red carnelian set in gold which represents the ball of mud and dung containing its eggs that was rolled forward by the beetle. Beneath the plural strokes “sign in hieroglyphs” is a basket shape “Neb” inlaid with turquoise.
The wings that are often added to the scarab represent ‘RE’, the god of the rising sun. They sweep round to form an almost complete circle, enveloping the Royal name and offering it divine protection.
The scarab pushes the sun (disc) above the horizon and sits on a neb (hieroglyphic sign for basket), signifying its divine nature.