Pectoral (Ancient Egypt)
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The pectorals of ancient Egypt were a form of jewelry, often in the form of a brooch. They are often also amulets, and may be so described. They were mostly worn by richer people and the pharaoh.
Sithathoriunet's pectoral bearing Senusret II's praenomen, c. 1878 BC. Hieroglyphs: ankh, Heh, tadpole, shen ring, scarab, Ra, water ripple, rising sun, uraeus
Brooch pectoral, with hieroglyphs: uraeus, mut, Djed pillar, shen ring, naos (shrine) cartouche: adze, was scepter, sun disk, Maat hieroglyph, N-water ripple (n hieroglyph)
Amulet pendant from the tomb of Tutankhamun, with wadjet
Louvre statue with pectoral
Necklace
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A necklace is an article of jewellery that is worn around the neck. Necklaces may have been one of the earliest types of adornment worn by humans. They often serve ceremonial, religious, magical, or f
Pectoral (Ancient Egypt)
…peoples. It originates from a need for magical protection. The Egyptian pectoral model comes in two forms. It can appear as a rigid or articulated necklace, suspended by a chain around the neck and descending to mid-chest, or even covering it. It can also take the form of a large brooch attached by a pin…
Daasanach girls wearing necklaces
Neolithic Talc Necklace
Broad collar beaded Egyptian necklace of the 12th dynasty official Wah from his Theban tomb
A polychromatic Greek necklace with butterfly Krishna Roy pendant