{"product_id":"egyptian-fly-necklace","title":"Egyptian Fly Pendant Necklace with Lapis Beads 16L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGolden Flies for Valor: The Egyptian Fly Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty-six tiny gold flies hang along a strand of deep blue lapis beads. This Egyptian fly necklace is about 16 in long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lapis fly necklace is also available in 18 in and 24 in lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K gold plate over pewter, with lapis lazuli beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFly pendants:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 16 in; also 18 in and 24 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ahhotep fly pendant, Egyptian military honor 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\u003eThe Flies of Queen Ahhotep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design recalls golden flies found in the burial of Queen Ahhotep. They came from Dra Abu el-Naga in West Thebes. The original is in the Luxor Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt dates to about 1560 to 1530 BC. The queen's original chain carries three flies, and this design multiplies them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Fly?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fly symbolized tenacity. Soldiers could earn a gold fly for courage in battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Ahhotep fly pendant therefore stands for persistence. The Egyptian military honor necklace turns an insect into a medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the Egyptian fly necklace at the collarbone. Choose a longer length for a looser drape. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lapis fly necklace brightens plain tops. 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\u003eAbout Ahhotep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAhhotep lived in the 17th Dynasty, before the New Kingdom began. Her burial held fine jewelry. This Egyptian fly necklace is a bold nod to it. The lapis fly necklace brings that old courage to a modern neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about the golden flies of Queen Ahhotep, an award for valor. The Ahhotep fly pendant follows them. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/egypt-museum.com\/necklace-of-golden-flies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNecklace of Ahhotep with Golden Flies - Egypt Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41529244090481,"sku":"ML-S5386L","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/ML-S5386L-egyptian-fly-necklace-lapis-39.jpg?v=1777664183","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/egyptian-fly-necklace","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}