An Egyptian Blue Glazed Faience Tile, Old Kingdom, time of Djoser, ca. 2668 - 2649 BCE Seals - Intaglio The pendant remains intact and

The pendant remains intact and in very good condition with only minor age-related wear

Its presence here reinforces the impression of Apollo not simply as a figure of artistic refinement but as an active divine force who presides over prophecy

Powerhouse Museum

A pair of elegant 18-carat yellow-gold clip-on earrings by Ilias Lalaounis

there would typically be other offerings

An Egyptian Blue Glazed Faience Tile, Old Kingdom, time of Djoser, ca. 2668 - 2649 BCE Seals - Intaglio The pendant remains intact andThis tile of pale blue glazed faience in the shape of a slightly convex rectangle, thicker in the center and tapering towards the edges. A smaller rectangle, raised in the back center of the tile is pierced longitudinally for attachment. The back of the tile also has white deposits indicating the presence of some form of gesso or similar binding agent. Faience tiles were manufactured in bulk and used as surface decoration, a famous example being