Tutankhamun bracelet with beads and scarab

This masterpiece of a bracelet was found in the beautiful cartouche-shaped chest of King Tutankhamun with other fine pieces of jewelry. The main element in the design is the light violet amethyst scarab with details, as is common with scarabs of this hard stone. It is in an oval setting decorated with gold granules arranged in a pattern of small triangles.


Tutankhamun bracelet with beads and scarab

 It is framed by gold and stones beads ending with two cobras, sign of royalty. The strap of the bracelet consists of four strings of beads of gold, carnelian, lapis lazuli and jasper in the form of tiny eyes of Horus and scarabs.





Salah Salah
By : Salah Salah
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