Throughout antiquity, such images were used to protect the wearer from evil. There is no reason to believe that this rare and unusual amulet will not perform the same  More »

Throughout antiquity, such images were used to protect the wearer from evil. There is no reason to believe that this rare and unusual amulet will not perform the same function today. An object for a daring traditionalist. - (SJ.0600)   « Less

Necklace Of An Egyptian Scarab,Beads & Faience - FJ.1369a Origin: Sinai, Egypt Circa: 1575 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Style: Middle Kingdom Medium:  More »

Necklace Of An Egyptian Scarab,Beads & Faience - FJ.1369a Origin: Sinai, Egypt Circa: 1575 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Style: Middle Kingdom Medium: Glass-Stone-Gold   « Less

Comprising two Egyptian bronze rings, four ring bezels and seven other bronze rings or bezels: one cut with nefer (good luck) sign between maat-feathers and uraei, Third  More »

Comprising two Egyptian bronze rings, four ring bezels and seven other bronze rings or bezels: one cut with nefer (good luck) sign between maat-feathers and uraei, Third Intermediate Period (1069-702 B.C.); another, falcon sun-god confronting seated deity, over lion and house sign, Late Period (664-332 B.C.); bezel, itn-phty, Dynasty XVIII (1550-1295 B.C.); relief figure of a seated Harpocrates, Ptolemaic (305-30 B.C.); a lyre player standing by a column supporting a statue; profile head of a female, both Hellenistic; bronze ring, cut with falcon-headed equestrian figure, Romano-Egyptian; two inscribed Greek bezels; and four other rings and bezel, all late 1st millennium B.C. - (X.0294)   « Less

This object once formed the bezel of a stirrup-shaped signet ring, which enjoyed great popularity during the course of the New Kingdom. The motto engraved into its top  More »

This object once formed the bezel of a stirrup-shaped signet ring, which enjoyed great popularity during the course of the New Kingdom. The motto engraved into its top contains a single column of well-formed hieroglyphs which can be translated into English as, “The Aton [is the one who is] great of power!” The Aton is sun disc itself, the cult of which was promoted to the status of a sole god during the religious revolution formulated by the so-called renegade pharaoh, Akhenaten, and his beautiful wife, Nefertiti at the end of Dynasty XVIII. Because of his repudiation of the traditional deities of Egypt and his transference of the capital from Thebes to Tell el-Amarna, Akhenaten has been called one of history’s first true individualists. His religious reforms and hymns, which he himself composed to the Aton, resonate with sentiments expressed in certain Old Testament verses and express a universalism which transcends time and place. As a result, Akhenaten and Nefertiti occupy a special place in the hearts of those who love Egyptology. Our ring is, therefore, a fitting reminder of these pioneering thinkers. References: For the development of such stirrup-shaped signet rings, see, Carol Andrews, Ancient Egyptian Jewellery (London 1990), pages 164-165; and for a sympathetic view of Akhenaten and his reforms, see, Cyril Aldred, Akhenaten. King of Egypt (London 1988). Translation and interpretation kindly provided by Prof. Robert S. Bianchi. - (LO.1145)   « Less

Stirrup-shaped signet rings in a variety of materials make their earliest appearance in Egypt during the course of the New Kingdom and continue in popularity until the end of  More »

Stirrup-shaped signet rings in a variety of materials make their earliest appearance in Egypt during the course of the New Kingdom and continue in popularity until the end of the Ptolemaic Period. These rings are characterized by a thick shaft crafted as a piece with the oval-shaped bezel which is often inscribed in sunk relief with either a name or a motto. Our signet ring appears to be a Late Period variation of the type, to judge from the shape of its shank and bezel, which is inscribed a motto consisting of three hieroglyphs arranged vertically in its center. The middle hieroglyph is decoratively ornamented with the addition of two ostrich feather at its top and two uraei, or sacred cobra, with flaring hoods at its bottom. One can tentatively suggest that our motto is to be translated as, “The possessor of beauty is the god Ra,” with emphasis placed on the single hieroglyph, “beauty,” by virtue of the feathers and cobras. (LO.1146) References: Compare a signet ring of stirrup-shape in gold inscribed for one of the Ptolemaic rulers of Egypt, in Carol Andrews, Ancient Egyptian Jewellery (London 1990), page 165, figure 148 h. - (LO.1146)   « Less

This genuine Ancient Egyptian steatite scarab was mounted in a 19th century gold pendant. The sacred beetle of ancient Egypt, the scarab is an emblem of the creator, Khepera.  More »

This genuine Ancient Egyptian steatite scarab was mounted in a 19th century gold pendant. The sacred beetle of ancient Egypt, the scarab is an emblem of the creator, Khepera. The word kepher denotes Being, Existence, Creation, or Becoming, and the god Kephera is the self-existent maker of all things. The worship of the scarab, which is symbolic of resurrection and fertility, dates from the earliest period of civilization in Egypt. Carved scarabs served two major functions: as amulets with protective and religious powers, and as personal seals, which designated the property and authority of the individual whose name was placed upon them. In both cases, the power ascribed to the scarab was very great—in life they served as the signature of their owner and were thought to bring prosperity, and in the afterlife they ensured rebirth through eternity. - (OF.168)   « Less

Bronze Ring with Cartouche - OS.040 Origin: Egypt Circa: 1300 BC to 600 BC Dimensions: 1.3 " (3.3cm) high x 1.25 " (3.2cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Art Style: Royal  More »

Bronze Ring with Cartouche - OS.040 Origin: Egypt Circa: 1300 BC to 600 BC Dimensions: 1.3 " (3.3cm) high x 1.25 " (3.2cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Art Style: Royal Signet Ring Medium: Bronze   « Less

Eye of Horus Faience Ring - OS.044 Origin: Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Art Style: New Kingdom Medium: Faience Additional Information: Width .9

Eye of Horus Faience Ring - OS.044 Origin: Egypt Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC Collection: Egyptian Art Style: New Kingdom Medium: Faience Additional Information: Width .9   « Less

Gold and Tourmaline Bracelet Featuring a Scarab - FJ.7240 Origin: Egypt Collection: Egyptian Medium: Gold, Tourmaline

Gold and Tourmaline Bracelet Featuring a Scarab - FJ.7240 Origin: Egypt Collection: Egyptian Medium: Gold, Tourmaline   « Less

This genuine Ancient Egyptian amulet has been set in a modern 18 karat gold pendant. The Ancient Egyptians believed the wedjat eye was the most powerful protection against  More »

This genuine Ancient Egyptian amulet has been set in a modern 18 karat gold pendant. The Ancient Egyptians believed the wedjat eye was the most powerful protection against evil. Ever-vigilant against bad luck and misfortune, the symbolic eye of the god Horus was worn by king and peasant alike. Though the eye was sometimes fashioned in gold and precious stones, it was thought to be at its most powerful when colored blue. The tradition of blue amulets guarding against harm is a very ancient one. Throughout the Mediterranean world today, one sees beads and talismans of bright blue, which are meant to avert the evil eye of bad luck. In Egypt, peasants dip the palm of their hands in blue paint and press their palms against the sides of their houses. When the Egyptian Empire was at its glorious height, this faience eye of the god Horus was worn by some long-forgotten person to bring good fortune and luck. Much has changed in the world since then, but the power of this talisman remains strong and benevolent as always. Whoever wears it today in its golden frame will surely benefit from its ancient magic as well. - (FJ.7251)   « Less