Egyptian Necklace Amulet

Heavy beaded neck piece with with a crescent front  

 
In ancient region, the Menat is an amulet that has many rows of beads and a cresent font piece and a counterpoise attached at it rear. The necklace was intended to bring good fortune and protect against evil spirits. It was also worn for afterlife protection and is frequently discovered buried with the dead, given as a grave gift from Ramesside times (the second Dynasty of the Ancient Egyptian New Kingdom period, lasting from 1292 BC to 1189 BC.)Females who engaged in religious activities were more likely to carry it.  It was a percussion instrument that was shook to provide a soothing noise in order to satisfy a god or goddess. The other end of the strings were attached to a counterweight that was hung from the wearer's back. The aegis was often made of faience(keyhole-shaped piece) and other materials like leather and metal such as bronze were also used.

The Menat, an ancient amulet, consists of multiple rows of beads, a crescent-shaped pendant in the front, and a counterpoise at the rear. This necklace served various purposes, including bringing good fortune, warding off evil spirits, and providing afterlife protection. It was frequently discovered as a burial offering during the Ramesside period of Ancient Egypt (1292 BC to 1189 BC). Women engaged in religious activities often wore it, and it also functioned as a percussion instrument used to produce soothing sounds for divine offerings.

The Menat was crafted using different materials, with the beads typically made of faience. Additional materials such as leather and metals like bronze were also used. The amulet was meticulously strung together with multiple rows of beads and attached to a counterweight at the rear, allowing it to be worn comfortably. This technique ensured its durability and effectiveness in both spiritual rituals and protective functions.