This necklace consists of a gold thread into which thirteen ornaments have been strung, flanking a thin rectangular gold sheet with rounded upper corners. On this pendant is depicted the god Horo. The objects alternating on the sides of the pendant are two eye-udjats, five images of the god Bes and six small globes.
This necklace consists of a gold thread into which thirteen ornaments have been strung, flanking a thin rectangular gold sheet with rounded upper corners. On this pendant is depicted the god Horo. The objects alternating on the sides of the pendant are two eye-udjats, five images of the god Bes and six small globes. - 21654
The jewel bears a simple braid motif in a central position and is enriched by the presence of eight tripartite pendants.
The jewel bears a simple braid motif in a central position and is enriched by the presence of eight tripartite pendants. - 21647
The jewel bears a simple braid motif in a central position and is enriched by the presence of eight tripartite pendants.
The jewel bears a simple braid motif in a central position and is enriched by the presence of eight tripartite pendants. - 21646
Collana
Collana - 21193
Necklace of Iahhotep
Necklace of Iahhotep - 26647
Necklace with breastplate
Necklace with breastplate - 21592
This colanne is composed of a simple strand of cornalin, turquoise and amethyst granules.
This colanne is composed of a simple strand of cornalin, turquoise and amethyst granules. - 21194
This colanquin consists of a simple thread of faience granules with a hawk-shaped pendant on a boat.
This colanquin consists of a simple thread of faience granules with a hawk-shaped pendant on a boat. - 21192
The necklace is composed of six alternating strands of tubular feldspar and cornaline beads. The ends of the necklace end in two falcon's head clasps made of embossed gold leaf. From here departs a third falcon's head similar to the previous ones, but made on a smaller scale. It represents the apex of the counterweight; usekh (wide) necklace; thought to have apotropaic values; drop motifs
The necklace is composed of six alternating strands of tubular feldspar and cornaline beads. The ends of the necklace end in two falcon's head clasps made of embossed gold leaf. From here departs a third falcon's head similar to the previous ones, but made on a smaller scale. It represents the apex of the counterweight; usekh (wide) necklace; thought to have apotropaic values; drop motifs - 26614
The necklace is composed of six alternating strands of tubular feldspar and cornaline beads. The ends of the necklace end in two falcon's head clasps made of embossed gold leaf. From here departs a third falcon's head similar to the previous ones, but made on a smaller scale. It represents the apex of the counterweight; usekh (wide) necklace; thought to have apotropaic values; drop motifs
The necklace is composed of six alternating strands of tubular feldspar and cornaline beads. The ends of the necklace end in two falcon's head clasps made of embossed gold leaf. From here departs a third falcon's head similar to the previous ones, but made on a smaller scale. It represents the apex of the counterweight; usekh (wide) necklace; thought to have apotropaic values; drop motifs - 26613
Jellyfish head necklace
Jellyfish head necklace - 22436
Cornaline necklace
Cornaline necklace - 21641
Plate necklace with Hathor and Harpocrates
Plate necklace with Hathor and Harpocrates - 21653
Necklace with shell-shaped beads
Necklace with shell-shaped beads - 21639
Necklace with a cornelian in the centre
Necklace with a cornelian in the centre - 21629
The central body of the pendant consists of an udjat, one of the most important Egyptian amulets, next to which an uraeus and a sa sign, two symbols of protection, also appear.
The central body of the pendant consists of an udjat, one of the most important Egyptian amulets, next to which an uraeus and a sa sign, two symbols of protection, also appear. - 21516
The central body of the pendant consists of an udjat, one of the most important Egyptian amulets, next to which an uraeus and a sa sign, two symbols of protection, also appear.
The central body of the pendant consists of an udjat, one of the most important Egyptian amulets, next to which an uraeus and a sa sign, two symbols of protection, also appear. - 21515
necklace-with-a-pendante-with-the-shape-of-a-winged-scarab
necklace-with-a-pendante-with-the-shape-of-a-winged-scarab - 21514
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers.
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers. - 32069
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers.
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers. - 32068
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers.
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers. - 21586
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers.
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers. - 21584
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers.
The necklace is composed of more than five thousand concentric threads that create a sparkling mass of gold. From the clasp hangs a sumptuous, sweeping cascade of interlaced gold chains of varying lengths, ending in over a hundred bells, resembling stylised inverted flowers. - 21585
This necklace consists of two strands of lapis lazuli beads, of slightly decreasing diameter, interspersed with a gold bead in the centre.
This necklace consists of two strands of lapis lazuli beads, of slightly decreasing diameter, interspersed with a gold bead in the centre. - 21661
Sathathor jewelry
Sathathor jewelry - 35413
Sathathor jewelry
Sathathor jewelry - 35415
Sathathor jewelry
Sathathor jewelry - 35416
The small gold pendant in the shape of a scarab has a back inlaid with lapis lazuli. The thick six-link chain ends in two goose-head clasps.
The small gold pendant in the shape of a scarab has a back inlaid with lapis lazuli. The thick six-link chain ends in two goose-head clasps. - 22455
This colanne is made of a simple strand of cornaline granules with a lion's head in the centre.
This colanne is made of a simple strand of cornaline granules with a lion's head in the centre. - 21191
The jewel consists of two rows of gold beads between which pairs of amulets were attached. From the centre towards the extremity are several images: the user sign, symbol of power; the jackal god Anubis; the vulture goddess Nekhbet and the cobra goddess Uadjet, symbol of lordship over Upper and Lower Egypt; the hathoric sistrum; the sacred eye of Horus; the khenem jar; the djed pillar; again the ankh sign; the sema sign indicating the trachea, symbol of unity; the bee, symbol of Lower Egypt. A series of multicoloured drop pendants are attached to the lower row of gold beads, while the necklace's susta is made up of two falcon heads.
The jewel consists of two rows of gold beads between which pairs of amulets were attached. From the centre towards the extremity are several images: the user sign, symbol of power; the jackal god Anubis; the vulture goddess Nekhbet and the cobra goddess Uadjet, symbol of lordship over Upper and Lower Egypt; the hathoric sistrum; the sacred eye of Horus; the khenem jar; the djed pillar; again the ankh sign; the sema sign indicating the trachea, symbol of unity; the bee, symbol of Lower Egypt. A series of multicoloured drop pendants are attached to the lower row of gold beads, while the necklace's susta is made up of two falcon heads. - 22475
The jewel consists of two rows of gold beads between which pairs of amulets were attached. From the centre towards the extremity are several images: the user sign, symbol of power; the jackal god Anubis; the vulture goddess Nekhbet and the cobra goddess Uadjet, symbol of lordship over Upper and Lower Egypt; the hathoric sistrum; the sacred eye of Horus; the khenem jar; the djed pillar; again the ankh sign; the sema sign indicating the trachea, symbol of unity; the bee, symbol of Lower Egypt. A series of multicoloured drop pendants are attached to the lower row of gold beads, while the necklace's susta is made up of two falcon heads.
The jewel consists of two rows of gold beads between which pairs of amulets were attached. From the centre towards the extremity are several images: the user sign, symbol of power; the jackal god Anubis; the vulture goddess Nekhbet and the cobra goddess Uadjet, symbol of lordship over Upper and Lower Egypt; the hathoric sistrum; the sacred eye of Horus; the khenem jar; the djed pillar; again the ankh sign; the sema sign indicating the trachea, symbol of unity; the bee, symbol of Lower Egypt. A series of multicoloured drop pendants are attached to the lower row of gold beads, while the necklace's susta is made up of two falcon heads. - 22476
This heavy collar is made of a thick gold thread from which ten pendants hang. The pendants depict, starting from the left: the goddess Tueris, the goddess Isis, the god Horo, a falcon, a human-headed bird carrying a solar disc, another human-headed bird, a falcon with a double crown, another falcon with a white crown, an eye-udjat, and an image of the god Nefertem.
This heavy collar is made of a thick gold thread from which ten pendants hang. The pendants depict, starting from the left: the goddess Tueris, the goddess Isis, the god Horo, a falcon, a human-headed bird carrying a solar disc, another human-headed bird, a falcon with a double crown, another falcon with a white crown, an eye-udjat, and an image of the god Nefertem. - 21643
The necklace, surmounted by a strand of gold beads of increasing diameter towards the centre, consists of six rows of gold beads. At the ends of the necklace are attached two exquisite gold falcon heads. four rows are formed by the succession of the hieroglyphs ankh, uas, djed, symbolising life, power, stability respectively; crescent
The necklace, surmounted by a strand of gold beads of increasing diameter towards the centre, consists of six rows of gold beads. At the ends of the necklace are attached two exquisite gold falcon heads. four rows are formed by the succession of the hieroglyphs ankh, uas, djed, symbolising life, power, stability respectively; crescent - 26678
The necklace was found on the mummy. This type of collar was called usekh, meaning 'broad', by the Egyptians; it was the most common neck ornament worn by both men and women.
The necklace was found on the mummy. This type of collar was called usekh, meaning 'broad', by the Egyptians; it was the most common neck ornament worn by both men and women. - 26649
Detail of the scene with Menna and Henuttawy worshipping Osiris. The woman (Henuttawy) wears a wide, transparent dress. Part of her wig and collar are visible. On her harms and wrist wears several bracelets. In the left hand, in front of her chest, holds a sistrum with an hatoric head; in the right hand hoolds a menat necklace. Both these objects are connected with the cult of the goddess Hator.
Detail of the scene with Menna and Henuttawy worshipping Osiris. The woman (Henuttawy) wears a wide, transparent dress. Part of her wig and collar are visible. On her harms and wrist wears several bracelets. In the left hand, in front of her chest, holds a sistrum with an hatoric head; in the right hand hoolds a menat necklace. Both these objects are connected with the cult of the goddess Hator. - 80680
The necklace consists of strands of beads made of coloured glass paste. The pectoral is in the shape of a shrine. Within a geometric frame is a large amber beetle flanked by a pillar-djed (left) and a cornaline tit sign.
The necklace consists of strands of beads made of coloured glass paste. The pectoral is in the shape of a shrine. Within a geometric frame is a large amber beetle flanked by a pillar-djed (left) and a cornaline tit sign. - 22446
The necklace is made of gold beads. The pendant depicts two lotus flowers with the corollas pointing downwards and the stems knotted above the image of a kind of sistrum with a human head and bovine ears and horns; it is the goddess Bat.
The necklace is made of gold beads. The pendant depicts two lotus flowers with the corollas pointing downwards and the stems knotted above the image of a kind of sistrum with a human head and bovine ears and horns; it is the goddess Bat. - 22472
This necklace consists of a simple strand of cornaline granules with a beetle head in the centre.
This necklace consists of a simple strand of cornaline granules with a beetle head in the centre. - 21190
The necklace consists of sixty-eight alternating drop-shaped beads in gold, lapis lazuli, cornaline and turquoise. The pendant reproduces a sacellum. The base is formed by the offering table (hetep), the side walls and roof by two facing banners in which the hieroglyphic Necer can be recognised; the centre of the chapel is then occupied by the heart (ib). The ensemble of signs forms a royal epithet.
The necklace consists of sixty-eight alternating drop-shaped beads in gold, lapis lazuli, cornaline and turquoise. The pendant reproduces a sacellum. The base is formed by the offering table (hetep), the side walls and roof by two facing banners in which the hieroglyphic Necer can be recognised; the centre of the chapel is then occupied by the heart (ib). The ensemble of signs forms a royal epithet. - 21563
The form of the pectoral is simple: made of gilded wood, it is inlaid with a frame of small squares and a central inscription in glass paste. The counterweight consists of a hard stone scarab while the necklace is made of strands of drop-shaped beads in gold, cornaline, lapis lazuli and turquoise.
The form of the pectoral is simple: made of gilded wood, it is inlaid with a frame of small squares and a central inscription in glass paste. The counterweight consists of a hard stone scarab while the necklace is made of strands of drop-shaped beads in gold, cornaline, lapis lazuli and turquoise. - 21724
In the centre of the jewel stands the image of a lapis lazuli scarab spreading its wings. On either side of the winged scarab are the kneeling goddesses Isis and Nephty.
In the centre of the jewel stands the image of a lapis lazuli scarab spreading its wings. On either side of the winged scarab are the kneeling goddesses Isis and Nephty. - 26732
It is made of a strand of drop-shaped pearls, alternating and divided by spherical gold beads. The rectangular pectoral is modelled in imitation of a chapel surmounted by an Egyptian throat. On the inside, two falcons are depicted, with double crowns on their heads and resting on the hieroglyphic nub (gold, referring to one of the five titles, golden Horus, that were awarded to each pharaoh upon ascension to the throne); above, the royal cartouche features the coronation name of the sovereign Khakheperra; in the centre, a solar disc from which hangs the uraeus that bears the hieroglyphic ankh around its neck; all these inscriptions suggest that this object must have been a gift from Sesostri to his daughter.
It is made of a strand of drop-shaped pearls, alternating and divided by spherical gold beads. The rectangular pectoral is modelled in imitation of a chapel surmounted by an Egyptian throat. On the inside, two falcons are depicted, with double crowns on their heads and resting on the hieroglyphic nub (gold, referring to one of the five titles, golden Horus, that were awarded to each pharaoh upon ascension to the throne); above, the royal cartouche features the coronation name of the sovereign Khakheperra; in the centre, a solar disc from which hangs the uraeus that bears the hieroglyphic ankh around its neck; all these inscriptions suggest that this object must have been a gift from Sesostri to his daughter. - 26689
In the centre of the necklace is the image of a lapis lazuli scarab spreading its wings. On either side of the winged scarab are two kneeling women. A winged solar disc is surmounting the scene.
In the centre of the necklace is the image of a lapis lazuli scarab spreading its wings. On either side of the winged scarab are two kneeling women. A winged solar disc is surmounting the scene. - 26688
In the centre of the jewel stands the image of a lapis lazuli scarab spreading its wings. On either side of the winged scarab are the kneeling goddesses Isis and Nephty.
In the centre of the jewel stands the image of a lapis lazuli scarab spreading its wings. On either side of the winged scarab are the kneeling goddesses Isis and Nephty. - 26610
It is made of a strand of drop-shaped pearls, alternating and divided by spherical gold beads. The rectangular pectoral is modelled in imitation of a chapel surmounted by an Egyptian throat. On the inside, two falcons are depicted, with double crowns on their heads and resting on the hieroglyphic nub (gold, referring to one of the five titles, golden Horus, that were awarded to each pharaoh upon ascension to the throne); above, the royal cartouche features the coronation name of the sovereign Khakheperra; in the centre, a solar disc from which hangs the uraeus that bears the hieroglyphic ankh around its neck; all these inscriptions suggest that this object must have been a gift from Sesostri to his daughter.
It is made of a strand of drop-shaped pearls, alternating and divided by spherical gold beads. The rectangular pectoral is modelled in imitation of a chapel surmounted by an Egyptian throat. On the inside, two falcons are depicted, with double crowns on their heads and resting on the hieroglyphic nub (gold, referring to one of the five titles, golden Horus, that were awarded to each pharaoh upon ascension to the throne); above, the royal cartouche features the coronation name of the sovereign Khakheperra; in the centre, a solar disc from which hangs the uraeus that bears the hieroglyphic ankh around its neck; all these inscriptions suggest that this object must have been a gift from Sesostri to his daughter. - 26696
It is made of a strand of drop-shaped pearls, alternating and divided by spherical gold beads. The rectangular pectoral is modelled in imitation of a chapel surmounted by an Egyptian throat. On the inside, two falcons are depicted, with double crowns on their heads and resting on the hieroglyphic nub (gold, referring to one of the five titles, golden Horus, that were awarded to each pharaoh upon ascension to the throne); above, the royal cartouche features the coronation name of the sovereign Khakheperra; in the centre, a solar disc from which hangs the uraeus that bears the hieroglyphic ankh around its neck; all these inscriptions suggest that this object must have been a gift from Sesostri to his daughter.
It is made of a strand of drop-shaped pearls, alternating and divided by spherical gold beads. The rectangular pectoral is modelled in imitation of a chapel surmounted by an Egyptian throat. On the inside, two falcons are depicted, with double crowns on their heads and resting on the hieroglyphic nub (gold, referring to one of the five titles, golden Horus, that were awarded to each pharaoh upon ascension to the throne); above, the royal cartouche features the coronation name of the sovereign Khakheperra; in the centre, a solar disc from which hangs the uraeus that bears the hieroglyphic ankh around its neck; all these inscriptions suggest that this object must have been a gift from Sesostri to his daughter. - 26697
The pectoral consists of two sections joined by a hinge. The upper section features a scene, surmounted by a frame, depicting Isis and Nephthys with outstretched wings protecting a central hardstone scarab placed on a pillar-djed. The insect is flanked by two cartouches containing royal names. In the lower part an inverted lotus flower flanked by two urei separates two vessels bearing depictions of the king.
The pectoral consists of two sections joined by a hinge. The upper section features a scene, surmounted by a frame, depicting Isis and Nephthys with outstretched wings protecting a central hardstone scarab placed on a pillar-djed. The insect is flanked by two cartouches containing royal names. In the lower part an inverted lotus flower flanked by two urei separates two vessels bearing depictions of the king. - 21591
It is made of a strand of drop-shaped pearls, alternating and divided by spherical gold beads. The rectangular pectoral is modelled in imitation of a chapel surmounted by an Egyptian throat. On the inside, two falcons are depicted, with double crowns on their heads and resting on the hieroglyphic nub (gold, referring to one of the five titles, golden Horus, that were awarded to each pharaoh upon ascension to the throne); above, the royal cartouche features the coronation name of the sovereign Khakheperra; in the centre, a solar disc from which hangs the uraeus that bears the hieroglyphic ankh around its neck; all these inscriptions suggest that this object must have been a gift from Sesostri to his daughter.
It is made of a strand of drop-shaped pearls, alternating and divided by spherical gold beads. The rectangular pectoral is modelled in imitation of a chapel surmounted by an Egyptian throat. On the inside, two falcons are depicted, with double crowns on their heads and resting on the hieroglyphic nub (gold, referring to one of the five titles, golden Horus, that were awarded to each pharaoh upon ascension to the throne); above, the royal cartouche features the coronation name of the sovereign Khakheperra; in the centre, a solar disc from which hangs the uraeus that bears the hieroglyphic ankh around its neck; all these inscriptions suggest that this object must have been a gift from Sesostri to his daughter. - 22467
The jewel consists of two rows of small gold and amethyst beads and bears two claw-shaped pendants. The clasp was secured by gold clasps decorated with a braided motif.
The jewel consists of two rows of small gold and amethyst beads and bears two claw-shaped pendants. The clasp was secured by gold clasps decorated with a braided motif. - 22470
It is made of a strand of drop-shaped pearls, alternating and divided by spherical gold beads. The rectangular pectoral is modelled in imitation of a chapel surmounted by an Egyptian throat. On the inside, two falcons are depicted, with double crowns on their heads and resting on the hieroglyphic nub (gold, referring to one of the five titles, golden Horus, that were awarded to each pharaoh upon ascension to the throne); above, the royal cartouche features the coronation name of the sovereign Khakheperra; in the centre, a solar disc from which hangs the uraeus that bears the hieroglyphic ankh around its neck; all these inscriptions suggest that this object must have been a gift from Sesostri to his daughter.
It is made of a strand of drop-shaped pearls, alternating and divided by spherical gold beads. The rectangular pectoral is modelled in imitation of a chapel surmounted by an Egyptian throat. On the inside, two falcons are depicted, with double crowns on their heads and resting on the hieroglyphic nub (gold, referring to one of the five titles, golden Horus, that were awarded to each pharaoh upon ascension to the throne); above, the royal cartouche features the coronation name of the sovereign Khakheperra; in the centre, a solar disc from which hangs the uraeus that bears the hieroglyphic ankh around its neck; all these inscriptions suggest that this object must have been a gift from Sesostri to his daughter. - 22466

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