The Egyptian Pharaoh Osorkon II (874-850 BCE) wore this pendant made from solid gold and lapis lazuli. The inscription on the stone is the pharaoh’s cartouche, or royal name inscribed within an oval shape. Pendant on display at the Museé de Louvre, Paris. Photo by akhenatenator. Public Domain.
Opaque Blue Lapis Lazuli Carved from Egypt
The Egyptian Pharaoh Osorkon II (874-850 BCE) wore this pendant made from solid gold and lapis lazuli. The inscription on the stone is the pharaoh's cartouche, or royal name inscribed within an oval shape. Pendant on display at the Museé de Louvre, Paris. Photo by akhenatenator. Public Domain.
Article: Lapis Lazuli Symbolism
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| Gemstone | Lapis Lazuli, Lazurite, Haüyne |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Egypt |
| Gem State | Carved |
| Color | Blue |
| Transparency | Opaque |