Ankh Gold Necklace

The Ankh is Egypt's most sacred symbol, often depicted in the hands of deities, Pharaohs, and the mummified dead. It represents vital life elements such as water and air, and also embodies ideas related to sexual reproduction, death, and the afterlife. Egyptian art frequently depicts deities offering Ankh symbols to the noses of Pharaohs or queens, symbolising air as the breath of eternal life. The flowing streams of Ankh resemble life-giving water. Moreover, as a fertility icon, the Ankh's loop symbolises the vagina, while the vertical line beneath depicts the penis, symbolising their union.