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Egyptian Revival King Tut Khepri Scarab Necklace 18Kt Gold with Carved Gemstones

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An Egyptian revival king Tut Khepri Scarab necklace Beautiful colorful piece made with Egyptian motifs from the ancient kingdom of the Pharaohs. The dominant part is the figure of the sacred scarab with the feathers of the god Khepri flanked by two minor scarabs and two lotus flower symbols. This magnifique piece has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and accented with applications of enamel, fitted with a lobster security lock. Khepri, is the god of sunrise connected to the scarab beetle. Young dung beetles, having been laid as eggs within the dung ball, emerge from it fully formed and thus were considered to have been created from nothingness. Egyptians believed that each day the sun was also reborn or created from nothing. In the same way that the beetle pushes large balls of dung along the ground, Khepri moved the newly-born sun across the sky. Khepri was a solar deity and thus connected to the rising sun and the mythical creation of the world. The god and the scarab beetle represent creation and rebirth. Scarab originated in Ancient Egypt. A scarab is shaped like a dung beetle. There is a head, wing case, and legs. It is sometimes rounded and sometimes flat. The scarab was associated with the god Khepri who was the god or rebirth, creation, and the sun. Dung beetles were the earthly personification of Khepri as they would lay their eggs in balls of dung and then roll the dung balls all around until the eggs hatched. Early hieroglyphics depict Khepri as a scarab holding up the sun. There were hundreds of memorial scarabs created to memorialize Amenhotep III’s deeds. These included the bull hunt scarab which symbolizes strength and victory over chaos. Later, around 2000 BCE the scarab was used in jewelry and as seals. The amulets were worn as protection against the dangers of this world and the afterlife. The scarab represented the sun god Ra that rolled across the sky each day. Between the 16th and 11th- century heart scarabs were created to be placed on a mummy’s heart. When a person reached the afterlife their heart was weighed by the goddess of truth. If the heart was heavy with sin they could not move forward to the afterlife. The heart scarab would convince the gods that the person was trustworthy and should move into the afterlife without having their heart weighed. Other heart scarabs were used as general protection to the afterlife. Lotus flower was the sacred flower and very important back in Egyptians times. In their religion mean the creation and rebirth, it was a symbol of the sun, because at nightfall it closes and goes beneath the water and at dawn it climbs up above the water and reopens. Gemstones: Decorated with inlaid of multiples pieces carved from natural gemstones such: blue turquoises, blue lapis lazuli and red coral. The chain is bezel-set with 30 round cabochons cut of 2 mm of the same gems. Weight: 26.65 Grams, (17.08 Dwt). Measurements: The lenght is 18.5 Inches (47 mm) and the drop scarab is 32 mm by 32 mm (1.26 x 1.26 Inches). Hallmarks: All parts are individually stamped with Egyptian marks, the maker's mark and the 18k gold arab assay marK ꓲΛ. Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of this necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. INVENTORY REF: N091622MACR/.6406

Creator:

Egyptian Revival Necklace

Metal:

Yellow Gold,Enamel,Gold,18k Gold

Stone:

Coral,Lapis Lazuli,Turquoise

Stone Cut:

Mixed Cut

Weight:

26.65 g

Dimensions:

Height: 1.26 in (32.01 mm)Width: 1.26 in (32.01 mm)Length: 18.5 in (469.9 mm)

Style:

Egyptian Revival

Place of Origin:

Egypt

Period:

Late 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1970

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

Seller Location:

Miami, FL

Reference Number:

Seller: N091622MACR/.64061stDibs: LU2690217033952

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