Le Pharaon

A miniature pharaoh pendant, modelled on both sides with a striped headdress, narrow face and ceremonial beard. Its 20mm length brings a monumental image to a small, wearable scale.

Heritage & provenance

In ancient Egypt, the striped nemes headcloth identified the king. Royal imagery could also include an upright cobra, or uraeus, and a ceremonial beard. These signs expressed kingship and protection without necessarily naming a particular ruler.

British Museum’s guide to royal Egyptian symbols explains this visual language. The pendant offers a simplified modern interpretation; a named pharaoh cannot be identified from its design.

This is modern, pre-owned jewellery. Its date, workshop and country of manufacture are unknown; the Egyptian subject establishes the inspiration, not the place of manufacture.

Material & condition

XRF testing produced a surface reading consistent with 9ct yellow gold. The pendant weighs 1.03g, with light surface wear and no visible hallmark.

Details

• Status: One piece available
• Material: Yellow gold; XRF surface reading consistent with 9ct
• Hallmark: No hallmark visible
• Weight: 1.03g
• Width: 10mm
• Length: 20mm
• Condition: Pre-owned, with light surface wear visible

Pendant only. The styled chain is not included.