Egyptian Uraeus Snake Amulet Pendant In Fine Pewter W/ Silver Chain
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Egyptian Uraeus Snake Amulet Pendant In Fine Pewter W/ Silver Chain
*** The Uraeus (from the Greek ???????, from Egyptian j?r.t (iaret) "rearing cobra") is the stylized, upright form of an Egyptian spitting cobra , used as a symbol of sovereignty, royalty, deity, and divine authority in ancient Egypt. The Uraeus is a symbol for the goddess Wadjet, one of the earliest of Egyptian deities, who often was depicted as a cobra. The center of her cult was in Per-Wadjet, later called Buto by the Greeks. She became the patroness of the Nile Delta and the protector of all of Lower Egypt, so her image was worn by the pharaohs as a head ornament, first as the body of Wadjet atop the head or as a crown encircling the head, always remaining in effect part of their crown, indicating her protection and as a claim over the land. The pharaoh was recognized only by wearing the uraeus, which conveyed legitimacy to the ruler.*** This Uraeus amulet pendant is hand made in fine pewter in high relief, and then plated in silver. The snake head rears right out of the pendant! It is approximately 37mm in height, and comes ready to wear, suspended on an 18 inch sterling silver rope chain with a quality clasp. *** FREE SHIPPING for extra items, when paid together. If you are bidding on other items please wait for a combined invoice before making payment.***FOR CLARITY: This item is not ancient
Egyptian Uraeus Snake Amulet Pendant In Fine Pewter W/ Silver Chain
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