Ankh Cross Egyptian Pendant Silver Symbol Sterling 925 Handmade Necklace Ancient Gothic Dark Jewelry

The ankh is one of the most familiar of Egyptian hieroglyphs. It resembles the Christian cross, with a loop above the transverse bar. Theories on its origins are numerous and varied; ranging from sexual symbolism to the common sandal strap. Like the Knot of Isis, which it resembles, it is most likely depicts some kind of elaborate bow. Detailed representations of the ankh show that the lower section is actually comprised of two parts – the ends of the bow.
While the origins of the ankh may be obscure, the meaning is certainly clear – "life". It is with this basic connotation that the sign is carried in the hands of many Egyptian deities.
The ankh may represent the life-giving elements of air and water. It was often shown being offered to the king's lips as a symbol of the "breath of life." Anthropomorphic pictures of the ankh sometimes show it holding an ostrich-feather fan behind the pharaoh in a variant form of this idea. Similarly, chains of ankhs were shown poured out of water vessels over the king as a symbol of the regenerating power of water. Libation vessels which held the water used in religious ceremonies were themselves sometimes produced in the shape of the ankh hieroglyph.

Embrace life with this handmade pendant! It's made of sterling 925 silver and has been shaped into a classic Egyptian Ankh. The measurements are as follows:
2.1cm long
1cm wide
The piece will be sent with an adjustable black cotton strap but it also looks great with a silver chain.

It would make a very unique addition to your jewelry collection 🙂

If you have any questions feel free to ask!

Happy buying 🙂