BradG
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Closed end body and lid kitless pen
The lid, showing the eye of Ra, or also known as the eye of horus.
The Eye of Ra was involved in many areas of ancient Egyptian religion, including in the cults of the many goddesses who are equated with it. Its life-giving power was celebrated in temple rituals, and its dangerous aspect was invoked in the protection of the pharaoh, of sacred places, and of ordinary people and their homes.
The Ankh, dominating the body of the pen
The ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol of life. Commonly seen being held by the gods, and is often regarded as an object which gives life after death.
Brad
Also, if anyone would like to see a large image of this pen so they can see detail of the etch, visit here, and click on the image to make it full size:
http://www.penturners.org/photos/images/13530/2_pic1.jpg
The lid, showing the eye of Ra, or also known as the eye of horus.
The Eye of Ra was involved in many areas of ancient Egyptian religion, including in the cults of the many goddesses who are equated with it. Its life-giving power was celebrated in temple rituals, and its dangerous aspect was invoked in the protection of the pharaoh, of sacred places, and of ordinary people and their homes.
The Ankh, dominating the body of the pen
The ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol of life. Commonly seen being held by the gods, and is often regarded as an object which gives life after death.
As always, thanks for looking.
Brad
Also, if anyone would like to see a large image of this pen so they can see detail of the etch, visit here, and click on the image to make it full size:
http://www.penturners.org/photos/images/13530/2_pic1.jpg
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