Egyptian Revival Enamel Sarcophagus Pendant

$450.00

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Egyptian Revival Enamel Sarcophagus Pendant

$450.00

Description

DATE: Egyptian Revival, c.1920

The Egyptian Revival era of jewellery took place during the Art Deco period, when Tutankhamun's Tomb was discovered, and this piece, a cool Egyptian sarcophagus pendant crafted in sterling silver. The "coffin" body is detailed with blue, green and white enamel and hieroglyphics. On the front, I could only work out the letters I, R ,A, Y and S.. Anyone got any ideas? And on the back, I could make out G, N and O.

The hieroglyphics on the sarcophagus included their name and title, and were usually decorated beautifully. The line of hieroglyphics which run vertically down the back of a sarcophagus represent the backbone of the deceased, and was thought to provide strength to the mummy in rising to eat and drink.

MEASUREMENTS

5.1 x 1.2cm (not including jump ring)

WEIGHT

12.354g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as sterling silver

CONDITION

Very good, slight wear to the enamel on both front and back

This piece is a propelling pencil, however the mechanism no longer works