Egyptian Gold & Silver Bangle

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Egyptian gold and silver bangle. Middle Kingdom of Egypt, c. 2055-1650 BCE.

This bangle is decorated with alternating animal and amuletic motifs. They all have protective meanings: a snake seizes a turtle, a symbol of evil; the seated baboons represent the god Thoth; while the falcons are manifestations of Horus; ankh signs represent the concept of 'life' and djed pillars symbolise 'stability'.

The British Museum, London.

Photo taken at The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia.

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Liana Miate
Liana is the Social Media Editor for Ancient History Encyclopedia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in ancient Greece, Rome & Late Antiquity. She is particularly passionate about Rome and Greece, and anything to do with mythology or wo

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