Ancient Egyptian Princess Amulet
DocuJewel® 38962.4
Type of Jewel: Ancient Object
Description:
Ancient Egyptian Amulet
Princess
New Kingdom 19th Dynasty
The 19th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, also known as the Ramesside Dynasty, is a period within the New Kingdom, lasting from roughly 1292 to 1189 BC
An ancient queen's headdress featuring a cobra is known as the Uraeus, a rearing cobra that symbolized divine power, royalty, and protection in ancient Egypt. The Uraeus was worn as a prominent royal symbol, often on the pharaoh's crown or headdress, but also by royal women and goddesses like Wadjet. The most famous example is the Golden Uraeus from Tutankhamun's tomb, a golden cobra adorned with lapis lazuli, carnelian, and turquoise.
Circa: 1200 BCE
Measurements:
18.76x11.59x11.62mm
Type of Jewel: Ancient Object
Description:
Ancient Egyptian Amulet
Princess
New Kingdom 19th Dynasty
The 19th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, also known as the Ramesside Dynasty, is a period within the New Kingdom, lasting from roughly 1292 to 1189 BC
An ancient queen's headdress featuring a cobra is known as the Uraeus, a rearing cobra that symbolized divine power, royalty, and protection in ancient Egypt. The Uraeus was worn as a prominent royal symbol, often on the pharaoh's crown or headdress, but also by royal women and goddesses like Wadjet. The most famous example is the Golden Uraeus from Tutankhamun's tomb, a golden cobra adorned with lapis lazuli, carnelian, and turquoise.
Circa: 1200 BCE
Measurements:
18.76x11.59x11.62mm