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Material : Gold
Diameter : 14
Found in : Dendera (1914)
Period : PTOLEMAIC ERA 005-30 BC)
This necklace is a good example for the gold works of the Ptolemaic period . It consists of a plain thread ending with two hook- shaped clasps for closing it and a number of small pendants centered with a large pectoral .
The central pectoral is a perforated gold sheet with arched top connected to the thread with a small ring . It is adorned with the depiction of Horus as a child or god "hor-pa-Idurd" with his finger in the mouth , holding the sign of Sistrum in his hand and the wearing the double crown over his head .
The other small pendants include the Udjat eye of Horus , symbol for good health , and other pectorals of Bes , guardian of pregnant women and marriage , and six small orbs . These pendants were believed to be good charm for its wearer and were used by both men and women
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