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150th Pharaoh Psusennes I — The Silver Pharaoh

SVA660108 Bracelets of Sheshonq II, from the grave of Sheshonq II, Tomb of Psusennes I, Tanis, Third Intermediate Period (gold, lapis lazuli, carnelian & faience) by Egyptian 22nd Dynasty (945-715 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: These two bracelets are identical except that one represents the wadjet eye from the right and the other from the left. The cartouches of the king can be seen within the bracelets, while, on the outside, vertical strips run along the surface, made from gold and lapis lazuli.The eye sits on a neb-basket, and is formed from lapis lazuli, with a pupil of black stone. The wadjet-eye symbol was believed to protect the wearer from harm.); © Sandro Vannini. All rights reserved 2025 .

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STM752744 Bracelet, Late Imperial period, or Early Byzantine period (gold) by Roman, (4th century AD); 3.4×10.5 cm; Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri, USA; Saint Louis Art Museum; Museum purchase.
Gold bracelet from the tomb of Psusennes I, one of 22 bracelets found on the kings arms, Inlaid with carnelian and other semi precious stones, the hieroglyphic text, including a large wedjat symbol, gives the names and titles of the king and requests that he enjoy longevity. Egypt. Ancient Egyptian. 3rd Intermediate, 21st Dynasty, 1039 991 BC. Tanis. (Photo by Werner Forman/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)
Gold bracelet from the tomb of Psusennes I, one of 22 bracelets  found on the kings arms, Inlaid with carnelian and other semi precious stones, the hieroglyphic text, including a large wedjat symbol, gives the names and titles of the king and requests that he enjoy longevity. Egypt. Ancient Egyptian. 3rd Intermediate, 21st Dynasty,. Tanis 1039 991 BC. (Photo by Werner Forman/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)

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