1-157-325 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Pectoral jewel from the treasure of Tutankhamun, Ancient Egyptian, c1325 BC. A pectoral jewel showing Horus, the falcon-headed god, crowned with a sun disc (aten) with an ankh, the symbol of life, attached to each claw. Once a great sky and sun-god, Horus became combined with Horus the son of Isis and Osiris. From the Treasure of Tutankhamun (ruled 1333-1323 BC), discovered in the pharaoh's tomb.