egypt-museum:Bracelet of Sheshonq IIThe bracelet represents the wadjet eye from the left. The cartou
egypt-museum:Bracelet of Sheshonq IIThe bracelet represents the wadjet eye from the left. The cartouches of the king can be seen within the bracelet, while, on the outside, vertical strips run along the surface, made from gold and lapis lazuli. The eye sits on a neb-basket, and is formed from lapis lazuli, with a pupil of black stone. The wadjet eye symbol was believed to protect the wearer from harm.From the Tomb of Sheshonq II, Tanis. Third Intermediate Period, 22nd Dynasty, reign of Sheshonq II, ca. 887-885 BC. Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE 72184 B -- source link