This stunning necklace is another example of the similar theme as previously posted. This piece is exceptional in its detail and inlay of gems. The lapis scarab is again holding the sun shape. Here you can see the two baboonsflanking the scarab. They are made of turquoise and glass paste with silver. The baboons helped the rising sun come out of the Netherworld each morning. The brilliance of the blue in the lapis scarab differs significantly from the blue in the previous post showing the Egyptian blue frit.
The bar across the sun shapes represents the sky and stars. The bar under the solar boat shows the blue of the water with waves. Overall length is a whopping 17 1/2 inches from the front piece and draping over the back. Width of the pectoral is 4 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches.
Image with special permission from Farid Atiya author of: Jewelry of Ancient Egypt at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Margret, I’m so looking forward to seeing the Egyptian project as you research and paint. The Dutch project was fantastic and this one is sure to be even more exiting.
Cindy