{"product_id":"vintage-egyptian-18k-gold-tutankhamun-cartouche-pendant-1982","title":"Vintage Egyptian Cartouche Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA finely crafted vintage Egyptian 18k gold pendant, made in Egypt in \u003cstrong\u003e1982\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting the cartouche of \u003cstrong\u003eTutankhamun\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hieroglyphs spell out his throne name, \u003cstrong\u003eNebkheperura\u003c\/strong\u003e, the royal titulary used during his reign (c.1330–1320 BC).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe pendant bears multiple \u003cstrong\u003eEgyptian gold hallmarks\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the year mark for 1982, alongside a French 18k gold import control mark, evidence of its later retail in France.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.26g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3cm x 0.8cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egyptian 18k hallmark (1982); French 18k import mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cartouche\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIn ancient Egypt, the cartouche was a protective amulet encircling the pharaoh’s name. The enclosing oval was believed to safeguard the name within from malign forces, ensuring eternal protection and divine favour.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCartouches were reserved for kings and royal family members, making them powerful symbols of authority and divine legitimacy. Worn as jewellery, they were thought to carry protective qualities for the bearer as well.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example directly references one of the most famous rulers of ancient Egypt, Tutankhamun, whose rediscovered tomb in 1922 reignited global fascination with Egyptian art and symbolism.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAn excellent vintage example of \u003cstrong\u003eEgyptian revival jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e with historic associations, in \u003cstrong\u003esuperb condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48905017622836,"sku":"1017810143","price":535.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5962.jpg?v=1758743319","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-at\/products\/vintage-egyptian-18k-gold-tutankhamun-cartouche-pendant-1982","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}