The ancient Egyptians considered the hippopotamus as a symbol of assertiveness and fertility with a protective function and regenerative powers.

Metal with coloured enamelled inlays

Width 2,1 cm / 0.8 inch

Bastet is the ancient Egyptian goddess of love and happiness.

Metal with coloured enamelled inlays

Height 2 cm / 0.78 inch

To the ancient Egyptians the dung beetle was the symbol of resurrection. Like the sun rising on the horizon every morning the beetle -  „the one who comes into being" - is born from its dung ball. The sun-beetle thus dispensing light and warmth became a favoured amulet and was given as a burial object to the deceased being a symbol of the new life in the beyond.

Metal with coloured enamelled inlays

Height 2 cm / 0.8 inch