{"product_id":"sekhmet-pendant","title":"Sekhmet Egyptian Lioness Goddess Pendant Beads or Chain, Assorted Colors","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLioness of Healing: The Sekhmet Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lioness-headed goddess stands in antique gold plate, her arms at her sides. This Sekhmet pendant is 2.25 in long and 0.5 in wide, and it comes on an 18 in chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sekhmet amulet necklace is adapted from a solid gold pendant found at Memphis.\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\u003ePendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 in W x 2.25 in L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 in gold plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7253\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lapis, PN 7253-blue, or carnelian, PN 7253-red, about 24 in\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 Original from Memphis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Penn Museum found the gold original during its excavation at Memphis, the ancient capital. It dates to the 26th Dynasty, about 570 to 526 BC, in the reign of Amasis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmulets like it were often worn by the dead. The living could wear them too, to gain the goddess's protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoddess of Medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSekhmet, also written Sakhmet, was a lioness goddess of war and healing. Her priests often worked as healers. An Egyptian lioness goddess necklace keeps both sides of her nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeads in Blue or Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sekhmet beaded necklace comes in lapis or carnelian. Lapis lazuli was a prized blue stone in Egypt. Carnelian gave a warm red. Either pairs well with antique gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the Sekhmet pendant at the collarbone on its chain. Keep it dry and wipe with a soft cloth. 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\u003cp\u003eThe Sekhmet beaded necklace sits longer on the chest. Both styles suit plain tops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Sekhmet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSekhmet was a daughter of the sun god Ra. Her name means the powerful one. This piece is a small portrait of that power. Wear the Egyptian lioness goddess necklace as a quiet charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the real gold Sekhmet necklace from Memphis at the Penn Museum. A Sekhmet amulet necklace begins with it. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.penn.museum\/collections\/object\/21539\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNecklace with Sekhmet Pendant - Penn Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Lapis Beads","offer_id":30570096394353,"sku":"7253-blue","price":282.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carnelian Beads","offer_id":30570096427121,"sku":"7253-red","price":222.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Goldplate Chain","offer_id":30570096459889,"sku":"7253","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/7253-blue-sekhmet-lioness-necklace-lapis.jpg?v=1777660238","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/sekhmet-pendant","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}