egypt-museum:Two Bracelets of Shoshenq IIThese golden bracelets belong to King Shoshenq II who was c
egypt-museum:Two Bracelets of Shoshenq IIThese golden bracelets belong to King Shoshenq II who was co-regent with his father for a short period of time, then became king and died before reaching complete power. The twin bracelets were found, with another identical five bracelets, around the wrists of the pharaoh. The two ornaments here are decorated with the Wadjet eye, above the hieroglyphic “Neb” sign symbolizing eternal protection for the king.The decorations of the bracelets are identical except for the eyes. The right eye is depicted on one of the bracelets, while the other bracelet portrays the left eye.Found on the mummy of King Shoshenq II, from his tomb at Tanis. Third Intermediate Period, 22nd Dynasty, ca. 945-720 BC. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE 72184 A-B -- source link
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