Egyptian Sekhmet Lion Goddess Portrait Pin or Pendant Necklace 1.6W

Lioness in Relief: The Sekhmet Pin Brooch

An oval frame holds the relief of a lion-headed goddess in antique gold. This Sekhmet pin brooch is 1.6 in wide and 1.25 in high.

It also hangs as a pendant on the 18 in gold plate chain that comes with it.

Product Details

• Material: 24kt antique gold plate over pewter
• Relief: 1.6 in W x 1.25 in H, oval
• Includes: 18 in gold plate chain
• Style: Lioness goddess pin, Egyptian pin pendant
• Origin: Made in USA

The Original from Memphis

The design is adapted from a solid gold pendant of the lion-headed goddess Sekhmet. The Penn Museum found it in the ancient capital of Memphis.

It dates to the 26th Dynasty, in the reign of Amasis, about 570 to 526 BC.

Amulet for the Living and the Dead

Amulets like this were often worn by the dead. The living could also wear them for the goddess's protection.

Sekhmet was a goddess of medicine and healing, and also of war. Her lioness head shows both sides. A lioness goddess pin keeps that dual nature.

Wearing and Display

Pin the Sekhmet pin brooch to a jacket, a scarf or a bag strap. Or slip the chain through and wear it as a pendant.

An Egyptian pin pendant suits two uses at once. See more in our Egyptian Museum Replicas and Museum Jewelry Pins and Brooches. Wipe with a soft cloth.

About Sekhmet

Sekhmet means the powerful one, and she was a daughter of the sun god Ra. Sekhmet jewelry of this kind is a small shield. The Sekhmet pin brooch carries her protection on a coat.

For More Reading from the Web

• See the real gold Sekhmet necklace from Memphis in the Penn Museum collection. Sekhmet jewelry like this draws on it. Necklace with Sekhmet Pendant - Penn Museum