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Material : Gold
Diameter : 8
Found in : Tukhel Garamus (bubastis) (1905)
Period : PTOLMAIC PERIOD
This elaborate bracelet is distinguished by its Persian style that differs from the Egyptian style used in that Ptolemaic Period . It is assumed that this piece was produced by one of the immigrant goldsmiths or gifted by one of the Persian nobles to a member of the Egyptian royal family .
The bracelet is shaped as a tightly twisted gold ring with two lion heads by its edge . The lion heads are depicted with long pointed ears , horned brows , and strong fangs . Their necks are decorated with magnificent collars with frieze of filigree volutes .
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