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At first glance, it could easily be mistaken for a Viking relic. But it’s actually a medallion from the Himyarite Kingdom (115 BC-AD 525 ), showcasing the ancient Musnad script, one of the earliest forms of Arabic writing. The resemblance between Musnad and Viking runes is astonishing, sparking curiosity about potential visual and cultural parallels between these two distinct civilizations.
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Amulet of a lion-headed uraeus
An amulet of a lion-headed uraeus is a powerful and symbolic piece of ancient Egyptian jewelry, often designed to convey protection, strength, and divine authority.
In ancient Egyptian symbolism, the uraeus is a representation of a serpent, typically a cobra, which is used as a symbol of sovereignty, protection, and divine power. The uraeus was often worn on the headdresses of pharaohs and deities as a protective emblem, sometimes appearing on crowns or tiaras.
The lion is a symbol of strength, courage, and royalty in many cultures, including Egypt. The lion-headed uraeus amulet would have been worn as a protective charm, possibly by royalty or individuals of high status, to ward off enemies or to invoke divine favor.
The combination of the serpent (uraeus) with the lion (symbolizing strength) was likely intended to provide a balance of wisdom, protection, and martial power.
Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC.
Medium: lapis lazuli.
Now in the Egyptian Museum of Turin.
An amulet of a lion-headed uraeus is a powerful and symbolic piece of ancient Egyptian jewelry, often designed to convey protection, strength, and divine authority.
In ancient Egyptian symbolism, the uraeus is a representation of a serpent, typically a cobra, which is used as a symbol of sovereignty, protection, and divine power. The uraeus was often worn on the headdresses of pharaohs and deities as a protective emblem, sometimes appearing on crowns or tiaras.
The lion is a symbol of strength, courage, and royalty in many cultures, including Egypt. The lion-headed uraeus amulet would have been worn as a protective charm, possibly by royalty or individuals of high status, to ward off enemies or to invoke divine favor.
The combination of the serpent (uraeus) with the lion (symbolizing strength) was likely intended to provide a balance of wisdom, protection, and martial power.
Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC.
Medium: lapis lazuli.
Now in the Egyptian Museum of Turin.
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Камея Юпітера (Камея Шартра), бл. 50 років, римська культура.Сардонікс у золоті XIV століття та оправі з емалі. Об'єкт: Висота 15,2 см.Ширина 6,5 см Національна бібліотека Франції, Департамент монет, медалей і антикваріату, Париж
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Orecchino d’oro con pendente a forma di sirena con la cetra – dalla Grecia – h 4,4 cm - metà IV secolo a.C. - The Metropolitan Museum of Art