Chnoubis Jade Pendant (with cord) green aventurine and Hetian yellow-mouth jade

This is a very common stone carving, with over 400 pieces already unearthed by archaeological excavations.

The Chnoubis design, featuring a lion's head and a serpent's body, merges multiple cultural symbols: the lion's head symbolizes the authority and vitality of the sun god Ra, while the serpent's body echoes the staff imagery of Imhotep, the ancient Egyptian god of medicine, representing healing and rebirth.

This reproduction isn't based on a single, fixed stone. Instead, it's a comprehensive comparison of various examples, which makes the restoration process less difficult. We've also experimented with new carving techniques and used superior materials: green aventurine and Hetian yellow-mouth jade. Both materials offer a wonderfully warm and smooth tactile experience against the skin.

(Note: All "ancient record" content is based on reasonable inferences from archaeological artifacts and historical documents. Modern science confirms that such amulets do not possess actual medical efficacy; their value primarily lies in the fields of art history, semiotics, and studies of ancient cross-cultural exchange.)

Reference Collection Numbers: J. Paul Getty Museum. Malibu, 83 AN 437 54, HU-SzM-Ant_53.155, DE-Berlin-Aeg_9866, DE-Berlin-Aeg_9865, GB_London, V&A_612-1871