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Ankh on Blue

For the Looking Close on Friday challenge: Lucky Charm.

 

In ancient Egyptian religion, the ankh was believed to have the power to give life, both in the physical and spiritual sense. It was believed that the gods could use the ankh to bring people back to life after death, and it was also used as a symbol of protection and good luck and was often worn as a lucky amulet or charm.

 

This reproduction Ankh is made from artificial ivory.

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Uploaded on November 28, 2025
Taken on November 28, 2025