Winged Scarab Pectoral of Tutankhamun - Egypt Museum
This beautiful winged scarab pectoral illustrates the throne name of King Tutankhamun, “Neb- khepreu-re.” The central element is the scarab “Khepri” made of a fine piece of lapis lazuli, and three strokes of plural “sign in hieroglyphs” below it.
Pectoral of Tutankhamun with Winged Scarab - Egypt Museum
In this exquisite pectoral of Tutankhamun, a winged, large scarab beetle riding on a sacred barque and flanked by the goddesses Isis and Nephthys with their arms outstretched as a sign of protection. The scarab serves a double function: as a heart scarab and as the ba of the sun god lighting the way to the underworld.
The Mysterious Glass Scarab Found in King Tutankhamun’s …
Mar 28, 2021 · In its center displayed what appeared to be a scarab beetle made of yellow glass. While beautiful, archaeologists found this item especially intriguing as glass only began being manufactured in...
Tutankhamun Scarab Necklace - Egypt Museum
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.
King Tut's Central Scarab May Have a Cosmic Connection
Feb 27, 2024 · The scarab beetle was one of the most prevalent symbols of ancient Egypt, found in all sorts of tombs beyond that of Tutankhamun. While the symbol was ubiquitous, the use of rare gems shaped into scarabs would have been confined to super powerful and wealthy pharaohs like Tutankhamun, says Ikram.
Tutankhamun’s Scarab Brooch Confirmed as Born From a Direct …
May 21, 2019 · The fascinating story of the origins of a component in Tutankhamun’s scarab brooch has been furthered this week. It has been established that some of the material found in that brooch was result of a phenomenal event that occurred 28 million years ago.
The central scarab of King Tutankhamun may be linked to cosmic ...
Feb 28, 2024 · As a central feature of Tutankhamun's regalia, the pectoral scarab transcended mere adornment, serving a dual purpose in religious rites and ornamental display. Its role extended beyond the physical realm, symbolizing protection and divine authority—a testament to the pharaoh's power and prestige.
Tut Exhibit - King Tutankhamun Exhibit, Collection: Jewelry - Heart Scarab
Tutankhamun's heart scarab, which was suspended from his neck on a strap of gold wire, was placed near the navel. It was made of black resin mounted on an inscribed gold plate with a cylindrical eyelet at the head end for the suspension strap.
Gemstone Found In King Tut's Tomb Formed When A Meteor ... - Forbes
May 19, 2019 · The breastplate shows the god Ra as a winged scarab, made from a yellow-green gemstone, carrying the celestial bark with the Sun and the Moon into the sky. Tutankhamun's breastplate features a...
Winged Scarab Pendant of Tutankhamun - Egypt Museum
Among the treasures discovered in King Tutankhamun’s tomb is an elaborate necklace with pectoral a central scarab carved from a canary-yellow material called Libyan Desert glass. Found in the sand dunes of Egypt’s western desert.