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Egyptian Lotus Necklace

Price:	$285.00
Member Price:	$256.50

Gift Wrap Available

Description

Broad collars were most frequently worn by royalty, and among the Museum's collection of Egyptian jewelry from pharaoh Thutmose III is a broad collar of gold inlaid with carnelian, turquoise and blue glass. This particular piece is believed to be a gift to one of his wives. The Egyptian Lotus Necklace is based on the collar's design.

24K gold overlay, with lapis lazuli, carnelian, and turquoise. Hand enameled. Adjusts from 17''L to 19''L with extender.

24K gold overlay

Hand enameled

Semiprecious stones lapis lazuli, carnelian, and turquoise

Adjusts from 17''L to 19''L with extender

Art History

The lotus was one of the most revered flowers and symbols of ancient Egypt. It represented daily rebirth and rejuvenation because it closed at night and reopened in the morning to reveal a central yellow circle and its radiating petals�like the rising sun.

Description

24K gold overlay, with lapis lazuli, carnelian, and turquoise. Hand enameled. Adjusts from 17''L to 19''L with extender.

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