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Replica Eye Of Horus Bracelet Metropolitan Museum of Art King Tutankhamen 1976

$ 303.59

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Material: Enamel
  • Metal Purity: 24k
  • Metal: Gold Plated Silver
  • Main Stone: No Stone
  • Brand: Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Modified Item: No
  • Certification: --
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown

    Description

    Museum Replica or Reproduction Eye of Horus Bracelet, originally sold at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in conjunction with the Met's 1976 blockbuster show, The Treasures of Tutankhamen.
    "The central design is the
    udjat
    eye, an amuletic device intended to maintain the good health of its owner. The original, one of a pair belonging to Tutankhamen, was made of gold with inlays of lapis, carnelian, and onyx. Reproduced in sterling and fine silver with 24kt. gold electroplate, inlaid with enamel."
    -- From the Met Store's catalogue, The Treasures of Tutankhamen
    N.B. The Met Store's King Tut catalogue goes on to state that the Eye of Horus Bracelet is handcrafted and 12 weeks are needed for delivery. In 1976, the bracelet cost 0.
    In Excellent condition, no flaws, no defects, just beautiful Egyptian design made accessible to us all.