Necklace with Fly-shaped Pendants of Queen Ahhotep

The Egyptian Museum: Floor 2 Hall 4


Material : Gold
Found in : Thebes , Dra Abu Al Naga , Tomb of Queen Ahhotep (1859)
Period : New Kingdom
Reign of : Ahmes
Dynasty: XVIII
Belonged_to: Queen Ahhotep
Archeologist : A . MARIETTE
Necklace with fly-shaped pendant was usually presented by the pharaoh to the brave soldiers of the army after the victory over their enemies as a reward . This necklace was presented to Queen Ahhotep by her sons Ahmes and Kames as a reward for her great role in their war against the hyksos . It was discovered in her tomb among many other treasures and accessories that highlight the attractive styles and designs of gold works during the New Kingdom . The fly-shaped pendent is finely carved with cleverly molded wings and chased bodies . It is hanged down from the necklace and the counter poise of it appears as a small ring fixed between the protruding eyes .

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  • Dra Abu El Naga (Nobels Tombs)

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