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I made this in a really little piece of paper so it works as a good luck charm containing all my favorite things - at least the ones that were my faves a year ago cos i'd surely add and remove a couple ones now :p
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Hice esto en un papel muy pequeño para que pudiera servirme de amuleto de buena suerte conteniendo todas mis cosas favoritas - al menos las que lo fueron hace un año porque seguramente añadiría y quitaría al menos un par ahora :p
This couple is making a sort of charms for lovers and friends. This kind of amulet can be find in almost every temple in Japan. People usually write wishes on it, but this is the first time I see one dedicated for couples.
Enoshima, Kamakura.
In the burials of the rich, the mummy was decorated by a ritual collar and other jewellery. Gemniemhat's collar is made from green faience, carnelians, and wooden beads.
From tomb equipment of Gemniemhat
Saqqara, c. 1990 BC
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen
Wild or domesticated animals had a vital role in ancient Egypt. The exhibition "Animals and Pharaohs" shows the role and importance of animals in Pharaonic civilization.
Consisting of more than four hundred pieces the exhibit reconstructs the relationship between animals and men religious beliefs , nature and culture, from admiration and fear in everyday life, war or in agriculture.
Los animales salvajes o domesticados tienen un papel fundamental en el antiguo Egipto. La exposición Animales y faraones muestra la función y la importancia de la figura animal en la civilización faraónica. Reino Nuevo. Ramsés II
Formada por más de cuatrocientas piezas, reconstruye la relación que se estableció entre los hombres y los animales, la naturaleza y la cultura, desde la admiración y el temor en la vida cotidiana, en la agricultura, la guerra y las creencias religiosas.
Text from the info card:
Djedkhonsefankh wears a wig that is typical of the preceding 22nd Dynasty, a sign of archaism as it was dedicated by his son Nekhttefnut. This block statue only renders the shape of the hands and head.
Djedkhonsefankh is seen adoring the gods Ptah-Sokar and Khonsu on sides.
Following text is from griffit. ox. ac. uk - museum lists Cairo Egyptian Museum:
Zekhensefankh, son of Harsiesi, and grandson of King Harsiesi. Block statue with Hathor amulet on front and deceased adoring bark of Ptah-Sokar and adoring Khons on sides. Dedicated by son Nekhtefmut.
22nd-24th dynasty, from Karnak cachette
JE37159 - CG42211
Hurghada Museum
Egypt of Glory exhibition, Amos Rex Art Museum, Helsinki
From the collection of Museo Egizio, Turin, Italy
9.10.2020-21.3.2021
I dont know what does it mean but I guess it brings lucks & peace to people who trust in fate.
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@A.Phong: Thanks so much for showing me such a beautiful and peaceful place like this
@Rocky: Thanks alot for taking me here and wait for me til i'm done.
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Set square amulet, Late Period, Obsidian
Plummet amulet, Late Period, Haematite
two Wadj-papyrus faience amulets, from the New Kingdom and Late Period
The word wadj refers to both the papyrus plant and the colour green in the ancient Egyptian language. Green was associated with regeneration and rebirth, while the papyrus plant also signified new life.
Egypt of Glory exhibition, Amos Rex Art Museum, Helsinki
From the collection of Museo Egizio, Turin, Italy
9.10.2020-21.3.2021