| Silver Winged Cobra Holding King Tut Cartouche Earrings with Lotus Hoops. The Cartouche has the name of Tutankhamun (Neb-Kheper-Ra) inside and is being protected by the cobra’s wings. The cobra (Goddess Uraeus) was often found on the crown of the King to ward off any evildoers.
Uraeus (cobra-shaped symbol of sovereignty) appeared on the headdresses of the Egyptian pharaohs. She figured prominently in the coronation ceremony and in the underworld, where she endowed justice and truth and destroyed the enemies of the deceased.
Approximate Size: 2 in. Long.
Approximate Weight: 21 grams.
A matching Silver Winged Cobra Pendant is also available to go with these earrings. |