Tutankhamun's Duck Heads Earrings

Discover the breathtaking earrings of Tutankhamun, potentially the most beautiful of the four pairs recovered from his tomb. Note the ducks, wings extended in a flawless circle, grasping the shen sign, a potent symbol of unending protection. Appreciate the translucent blue glass heads and the wings, radiant with detailed cloisonné inlays. A treasure for eternity!

Glimmering gold and azure glass, graced with five miniature uraei, cobras embodying divine power and royal guardianship, cascade beneath the ducks. These details reveal the unparalleled skill of the royal artisans and the exquisite sophistication of a court where symbolism and magnificence were inseparable.

 

Tutankhamun's Duck Heads Earrings (Gold, cloisonné, and blue glass)

New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, reign of Tutankhamun, c. 1332-1323 В.С.

From the Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62), Valley of the Kings, West Thebes

To be displayed in the Grand Egyptian Museum