Egyptian Museum Reproductions #7

Only Kings, Queens and Gods were allowed to carry this symbol. The ankh is the Egyptian sign of life and indicates that the King or God holding it has the power to give or take a life away from lesser mortals.The Ankh, as a symbol of life giving elements of air and water, was often used by a God or Goddess who holds the ankh before the Kin's nose, giving him the breath of life or as streams of water in the form of ankhs running over the King during ritual purification. This ankh is decorated with with the "djed" pillar and the dog headed scepter. The djed pillar was a symbol of stability and was considered the backbone of God Osiris.The kneeling figure on top of the djed pillar is the God of "millions of years" holding branches in his hands

Material: Bonded Marble

Finish: Gold Finish with Color Detail

Size: 9"H