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carnelian

A pale to deep red or reddish-brown variety of clear chalcedony, used in jewelry.

motif

a repeated design in architecture or decoration

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Bracelet of Tutankhamun with Scarab
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This rigid gold bracelet is composed of two semicircles joined together by a hinge on one side and a clasp on the other.

The central plaque bears a cloisonne scarab inlaid with lapis lazuli. The scarab, symbol of the morning sun, was the most popular motif used in jewelry.

The bracelet itself is also inlaid with carnelian, lapis lazuli, and colored glass.

Dimensions:  Diameter 6 cm

Attributes Attributes

Culture:

Pharaonic

Technique:

Inlaid

Style:

New Kingdom

Materials:

Turquoise
  Gold
  Lapis Lazuli
  Carnelian
  Quartz / Rock Crystal
Type Type

Type:

Bracelet
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Location: 

Egyptian Museum

Created: 

Valley of the Kings
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Created: 

1333 BC - 1323 BC

Acquired: 

1934 AD
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