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0965777 - Object in red gold openwork showing the king's triumphant return with prisoners. Tukankhamen, by Christiane Desroches Noblecourt, page 98.
The Egyptian symbol for gold is a collar with beads along the lower edge. Gold has long been associated with the gods and royalty. This imperishable metal reflects the brilliance of the sun and the hope of eternal life.
In the shape of a mirror or a knot, the ankh is a symbol of life. It was often carried by deities or people in a funeral procession, or offered to the king as the breath of life. Here, the Ankh is carried by the vulture top centre.
©2003 Credit:Topham Picturepoint
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