{"product_id":"khnum-ram-brooch","title":"Ram Khnum Egyptian Round Brooch Pin Jewelry 2.1H","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Ram-Headed Creator in Gold: The Khnum Ram Brooch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold ram fills a round frame of antique gold plate, 2.1 in high. The Khnum ram brooch shows the sacred animal of Khnum, the creator god of Elephantine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Egyptian ram pin is round, so it sits well on a coat. A round Egyptian brooch of this size also works as a scarf clasp.\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\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 in x 2 in x 0.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ram god jewelry in a round brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKhnum, Lord of the First Cataract\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKhnum was one of the earliest known Egyptian gods. He was shown as a ram with horns that twist sideways, or as a man with a ram's head. His main temple stood on Elephantine, an island near Aswan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgyptians believed the Nile rose near the first cataract. Khnum was the god of that source, and they called him its lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Potter Who Made People\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKhnum was a creator god. He shaped humans from clay on a potter's wheel. At the temple of Hatshepsut he is shown shaping the pharaoh's body and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRam god jewelry like this ties back to that making. The ram stood for creative heat and fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Ram in Many Cultures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ram has meant endurance, strength, knowledge and peace. In Christianity it stands for Christ as leader. Hebrew tradition made it a symbol of sacrifice. Iranian tradition made it a sign of virility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Greek myth the ram belongs to Odysseus and to Phrixus. A Khnum ram brooch carries all that weight on a coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePin the Khnum ram brooch to a wool coat, a cape or a scarf. It sits half an inch off the cloth. Wipe the antique gold with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA round Egyptian brooch looks best against dark fabric. Find 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-pins-brooches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Pins and Brooches\u003c\/a\u003e. An Egyptian ram pin pairs well with plain clothes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Khnum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKhnum was worshiped for thousands of years along the southern Nile. A round Egyptian brooch is the right shape for a god of the wheel. The Khnum ram brooch is a modern portrait of an ancient maker. Ram god jewelry of this kind is rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how Khnum shaped people on a potter's wheel. Every Egyptian ram pin starts with this god. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kids.britannica.com\/students\/article\/Khnum\/311988\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKhnum - Britannica Kids\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":1192304811,"sku":"5490","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/museum-jewelry-greek-mythology-ram-brooch-pin-5490-1.jpeg?v=1571438774","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/khnum-ram-brooch","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}