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Ancient Egypt, circa 664 - 332 B.C.
Red Quartzite amulet depicting the Goddess Maat,
Set on a 18 carat gold chain, with 18 carat gold handmade clasp and fittings,
hallmarked and stamped,
28 mm high
20 mm wide
420 mm / 16 ½ in. (chain)
Maat was the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, harmony and balance. She was believed to be crucial in maintaining the order of the universe and the balance between the earth and the cosmos. Red quartzite was prized in ancient Egypt for its rich, warm colour, durability and symbolic associations with the sun and regeneration. Composed predominantly of quartz, this hard metamorphic stone was used for sculpture, ritual objects and occasionally amulets. Its reddish colouring derives principally from iron oxides naturally present within the stone.
Ancient Egypt, circa 664 - 332 B.C.
Red Quartzite amulet depicting the Goddess Maat,
Set on a 18 carat gold chain, with 18 carat gold handmade clasp and fittings,
hallmarked and stamped,
28 mm high
20 mm wide
420 mm / 16 ½ in. (chain)
Maat was the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, harmony and balance. She was believed to be crucial in maintaining the order of the universe and the balance between the earth and the cosmos. Red quartzite was prized in ancient Egypt for its rich, warm colour, durability and symbolic associations with the sun and regeneration. Composed predominantly of quartz, this hard metamorphic stone was used for sculpture, ritual objects and occasionally amulets. Its reddish colouring derives principally from iron oxides naturally present within the stone.