The history of ancient Egyptian jewelry

The history of ancient Egyptian jewelry

1.  with Vitreous composition inlay dates back to the beginnings of the dynastic era.

• Jewelry has existed in different materials, forms and uses. However, although jewelry was created to be used in life, the ancient Egyptians used it in death by placing it on the mummies as part of the funeral rite.
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• According to their beliefs, the jewels and amulets had to be made with certain materials which gave the piece certain magical powers that helped the deceased to recover life in the hereafter and reach eternity.
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• Among the different types of jewelry that were worked with some vitreous composition we have in greater quantity; the necklaces and the pectorals, counting also with numerous examples of bracelets, anklets, rings and earring

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