Bidspirit Auktion | PAIR OF EGYPTIAN GOLD DISCOID

PAIR OF EGYPTIAN GOLD DISCOID PENDANTS - Ca. 664 - 332 BCA breathtaking pair of gold pendants with a polished surface. They have thread shaped hoops, connected to a tubular cylinder to set the pendants in a necklace. The pendant on the left, has a double line decoration on the external edge. Gold was considered the flesh of the gods in ancient Egyptian society because it was seen as incorruptible, unlike bronze, iron, and silver. This precious metal was reserved for items representing the divine and the afterlife.Size: 22mm x 15mm; Weight: 1.5gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.