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Ancient Egyptians loved to adorn their bodies with jewelry. Due to the hot, arid climate, most clothing was simple and lightweight, so jewelry allowed the ancient Egyptians the means to display their wealth and status as well as protect themselves from evil spirits.
The perpetuation of iconographic and chromatic principles gave the jewelry of ancient Egypt—which long remained unchanged in spite of contact with other civilizations—a magnificent, solid homogeneity, infused and enriched by magical religious beliefs.
Everyone wore jewellery in ancient Egypt, from poor farmers to wealthy royals. For the wealthy, pieces were made from semi-precious stones, precious metals and glass beads. The poor substituted these with painted clay, stones, shells, animal teeth and bones.
Learn how jewelry reveals ancient Egyptian society, economy, religion and politics through materials, styles, techniques and meanings. Explore examples from predynastic to Roman times and see how jewelry was made, worn, buried and valued.
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7 Οκτ 2024 · Ancient Egyptian jewelry remains a powerful symbol of the civilization’s artistic ingenuity and spiritual depth. These exquisite adornments, with their intricate designs and rich symbolism, offer a glimpse into the values and beliefs that shaped the lives of the Egyptians.
10 Οκτ 2024 · The ancient Egyptians’ intricate relationship with their jewelry goes beyond physical adornment. Each piece served as a talisman, a status symbol, and a link to the divine, providing us with a deeper understanding of their culture and beliefs.
Over the more than 3000 years of pharaonic history, Egyptian artisans produced a dazzling variety of jewelry meant to be worn by the living and the dead, men and women, human and divine....
