
08/07/2024
Scarab necklace found in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. It dates to the 14th century BC.
From the Egyptian Museum:
"Gold inlay necklace and pendant with scarab from the Tomb of Tutankhamun. A flexible pectoral with suspension chains and counterpoise clasp. This necklace with pectoral of the rising sun on the horizon is one of the finest of the many pectorals found in king Tut’s treasures.
It has a large lapis lazuli scarab in the center, flanked by two uraei, or rearing cobras. The scarab, standing on a solar boat, is pushing a carnelian disk which represents the rising sun and is flanked by symbols of stability, long life, and beauty."
This photo was taken in 2020 when it was on display in London. Today, it is in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo.