Bracelet of Queen Ahhotep IThis bracelet of Queen Ahhotep I is formed with two semicircles. Gold and
Bracelet of Queen Ahhotep IThis bracelet of Queen Ahhotep I is formed with two semicircles. Gold and lapis-lazuli were used to create its beautiful two-color decoration.The right semicircle depicts Geb, the god of earth, wearing the double crown and seated on the throne. His hands rest on a sign of protection that is on the shoulder and arm of king Ahmose I kneeling before him.Second Intermediate Period, 17th Dynasty, ca. 1560-1530 BC. From Dra’ Abu el-Naga’, West Thebes. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE 4684See the left semicircle of the bracelet. -- source link
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