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Unique Jewelry Clasp of Tutankhamun

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This jewelry clasp is made of gold, silver, and colored glass. The design features Tutankhamun's throne name in a cartouche flanked by two uraei, or royal cobras, and topped with crescent and full moons.

These symbols guarantee the king will be protected during the day and at night.

Present location

EGYPTIAN MUSEUM [01/001] CAIRO EM

Inventory number

JE 61979

Dating

TUTANKHAMUN/NEBKHEPERURE

Archaeological Site

VALLEY OF THE KINGS

Category

JEWELLERY

Material

GOLD; SILVER

Technique

CASTING; INLAID

Height

6.8 cm