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Tutankhamun Pendant

14th century BCE

A gold pendant inlaid with blue and green enamel, bearing Tutankhamun's name and showing figures including a deity and a king.

This pendant bears Tutankhamun's name and was among objects linked to his reign and royal identity.

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Gold and inlaid pendant with blue and green enamel showing a seated figure with a blue-headed deity on the left, a standing king in a pleated kilt holding a staff, and a seated figure on the right, with a row of gold spheres along the bottom.
Pendant bearing Tutankhamun's name, 18th Dynasty. Photo by Jon Bodsworth, 2007.

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What it is

This is a gold pendant decorated with blue and green inlay. It shows a seated deity with a blue head, a standing king wearing a pleated kilt and holding a staff, and another seated figure, with a row of gold spheres along the bottom. The pendant carries Tutankhamun's name and dates from his reign.

Why it matters

Objects like this pendant show the wealth and craftsmanship of the Egyptian royal court. Jewelry naming a pharaoh helped link religious imagery with royal power, showing how kings presented themselves as connected to the gods.

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  • What details suggest this object was made for someone important?
  • Why might a pendant show both a god and a king together?
  • What does the craftsmanship tell you about the skills of ancient Egyptian artisans?

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