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Showing posts with label ancient egyptian. Show all posts

Thursday 27 February 2020

Ancient Egyptian Silver Hieroglyphs Ankh Necklace Cross Pendan

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Silver Ancient Egyptian ankh.

A silver ankh with hieroglyphs, on a black cord necklace. 
Double sided.

The ankh is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol that was most commonly used in writing and art to represent the word "Life", and by extension, as a symbol of life itself. 
It is often called The Key of Life. And in art of Gods and Goddesses you see them carrying the Ankh in they hands. 
It is seen as a symbol for life, the sun, fertility, light and the promise of eternal life. 

Sterling silver with black enamel details.
Pendant measures: 4 x 2.5 cm.
Necklace measures: 17 inches with extender chain 18 inches.


Sunday 28 July 2019

Gold Isis Ancient Egyptian Goddess Ankh Cross Angel Earrings

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Gold coloured Isis the Ancient Egyptian Goddess with Ankh charm at the top of the earrings.


In Ancient Egypt the goddess Isis was known as the feminine archetype for creation.
The goddess of fertility, motherhood and magic.



The ankh is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol that was most commonly used in writing and art to represent the word "Life", and by extension, as a symbol of life itself. 


It is often called The Key of Life. And in art of Gods and Goddesses you see them carrying the Ankh in they hands. 



It is seen as a symbol for life, the sun, fertility, light and the promise of eternal life. 

Gold coloured brass earrings.
4 x 4 cm approx.