An Egyptian Carnelian Poppy Bead Necklace, 18th Dynasty, Amarna Period, ca. 1364 - 1347 BCE Amulets - GGSA and treasure of his reign

and treasure of his reign discovered in a temple at Ṭawd

garnets have held a place in ritual symbolism

Over the years

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The fact that they are so rare indicates they were reserved for warriors of extreme importance

An Egyptian Carnelian Poppy Bead Necklace, 18th Dynasty, Amarna Period, ca. 1364 - 1347 BCE Amulets - GGSA and treasure of his reignThis elegant necklace features a stunning combination of gold barrel beads and semi transparent carnelian poppy beads. The design consists of ten bright carnelian poppy beads, hand carved with intricate detail, interspersed with 26 tiny gold barrel beads and delicate carnelian spacer beads. Floral bead types, particularly depicting poppies and cornflowers, were among the most popular designs in New Kingdom Egypt, often found in single strand necklaces