Pectoral jewel from the treasure of Tutankhamun, Ancient Egyptian, c1325 BC. Artist: Unknown

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Pectoral jewel from the treasure of Tutankhamun, Ancient Egyptian, c1325 BC. A pectoral jewel showing Horus, the falcon-headed god, crowned with a sun disc (aten) with an ankh, the symbol of life, attached to each claw. Once a great sky and sun-god, Horus became combined with Horus the son of Isis and Osiris. From the Treasure of Tutankhamun (ruled 1333-1323 BC), discovered in the pharaoh's tomb.

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Size: 3295px × 3189px
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Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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