{"product_id":"sekhmet-pin-brooch","title":"Egyptian Sekhmet Lion Goddess Portrait Pin or Pendant Necklace 1.6W","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLioness in Relief: The Sekhmet Pin Brooch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also hangs as a pendant on the 18 in gold plate chain that comes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24kt antique gold plate over pewter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelief:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 in W x 1.25 in H, oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 in gold plate chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lioness goddess pin, Egyptian pin pendant\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt dates to the 26th Dynasty, in the reign of Amasis, about 570 to 526 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAmulet for the Living and the Dead\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmulets like this were often worn by the dead. The living could also wear them for the goddess's protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSekhmet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePin the Sekhmet pin brooch to a jacket, a scarf or a bag strap. Or slip the chain through and wear it as a pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Egyptian pin pendant suits two uses at once. 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-pins-brooches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Pins and Brooches\u003c\/a\u003e. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Sekhmet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSekhmet 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.\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 in the Penn Museum collection. Sekhmet jewelry like this draws on 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":"Default Title","offer_id":1192396331,"sku":"7439","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/9b608bd00aef19ada38f8bf98e0edba3.jpg?v=1777661719","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/sekhmet-pin-brooch","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}