Tutankhamun's Treasures - Necklace of the Rising Sun


Necklace of the Sun Rising on the Horizon
Gold, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Feldspar
Length of straps 50cm (19.6 inches), width of pectoral 11.8cm (4.64 inches)
Grand Egyptian Museum #??? (Formerly JE 61896)


Hans Ollermann shares a closer look at the scarab.
(He allows "educational non-commercial use")

"This is one of the finest of the many pectorals found in the king's tomb. It has a large lapis lazuli scarab in the center, flanked by two uraei, or royal cobras.

"The scarab, standing on a solar boat, is pushing a carnelian disk which represents the rising sun and is flanked by symbols of stability, long life, and beauty.

"An elaborate chain consists of uraei and scarabs on Heb, or festival, signs." Source: Global Egyptian Museum

"The straps terminate with curved gold elements carrying cloissonné vultures, the embodiment of Nekhbet, protective goddess of the king as ruler of Upper Egypt." (T.G.H. James, Tutankhamun, Metro books/White Star 2000) page 214)