{"product_id":"egyptian-carnelian-necklace-thebes-triple-strand-necklace","title":"Egyptian carnelian necklace - Thebes Triple Strand Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe history of the jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination of blue ceramic beads, carnelian, and gilded links on this Egyptian necklace, is similar to the arm ornament that belonged to the high priest Pi-nudjem II of Thebes. He was the de facto ruler of Upper Egypt towards the end of the 21st Dynasty (from about 960 BC onwards).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original piece of jewelry combined gold, lapis, and carnelian pearls. Gold was considered a divine metal and referred to the shining sun god Ra. Lapis was sacred and reflected the blue sky, and carnelian was considered to represent physical strength and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: \u003cspan\u003e Blue glass, carnelian, pewter beads with gold finish, toggle and bar closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLength: 20\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Museum Reproductions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44063148704022,"sku":"335N","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/2559\/1830\/products\/Egyptian_carnelian_necklace-Thebes3_double2.webp?v=1675730841","url":"https:\/\/www.museumjewellery.com\/products\/egyptian-carnelian-necklace-thebes-triple-strand-necklace","provider":"Museum Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}