{"product_id":"egyptian-ankh-necklace","title":"Egyptian Ankh Life Pendant 2L with Chain 18L Unisex Necklace","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Key of Life on a Chain: An Egyptian Ankh Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall ankh in antique gold plate hangs from an 18 in chain. A loop sits above a crossbar and a long stem. This Egyptian ankh necklace is 2 in high and 3\/4 in wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ankh pendant is modeled on a mirror case. It reads well on a plain neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K antique gold plate over pewter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnkh:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 in H x 3\/4 in W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 in L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6536Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex Egyptian necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Sign Everyone Could Read\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ankh was the Egyptian hieroglyph for life. The same sign spelled the words for mirror and bouquet. In temple reliefs gods hold it to the king's nose, offering the breath of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why it appears in so many tombs. A key of life pendant is a small copy of that gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Was the Ankh?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo one agrees what the sign first showed. One scholar saw a sandal strap. Another saw a knot used as an amulet. A third proposed a mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome writers join the T-cross of Osiris to the oval of Isis, uniting heaven and earth. That reading is popular but unproven. Mirrors and mirror cases were shaped like the sign. An ankh pendant inspired by a mirror case makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTomb Art and Tutankhamun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1922 Howard Carter found the tomb of Tutankhamun of the 18th Dynasty. Its objects brought new light on the art and life of ancient Egypt. Egyptian art was designed to be read as a language of signs. The Egyptian ankh necklace is one such sign in portable form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the Egyptian ankh necklace at the collarbone or over a sweater. The 18 in chain falls high on the chest. Keep it dry and wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unisex Egyptian necklace sits well on any neckline. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/culture-egyptian-museum-replicas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEgyptian Museum Replicas\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-necklaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Ankh After Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoptic Christians turned the ankh into a cross with a loop. It appeared on textiles and carved stone. An Egyptian ankh necklace therefore links Egypt with early Christian art. The ankh pendant crossed cultures easily. A unisex Egyptian necklace like this one still does, and a key of life pendant fits any wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the theories of the ankh's shape, from a sandal strap to a mirror. A key of life pendant has a lot of history. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ankh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAnkh - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1192323183,"sku":"6536Z","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/6536Z-old-ankh-pendant-1080sqr.jpg?v=1787594603","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/egyptian-ankh-necklace","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}