BEETLE OF THE GODS

Massive hinged gold hoop-shaped bracelet found on the mummy of Tutankhamun.



Its central plaque bears a large gold scarab inlaid with lapis lazuli.

All the floral and block-decoration is inlaid with lapis lazuli, turquoise,
 
cornelian and quartz in colored cement.



From the tomb of Tutankhamun,
Valley of the Kings, W. Thebes.

18th Dynasty (1334-1325 B.C.)