Daniel McKinney American, Hongkonger, b. 1960s
The Egyptian Sapphire
Sapphire
10.43 x 4.53 x 4.72 in
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Ramses, also known as Ramesses the Great, was an influential Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty, recognized for his military prowess and rule during the powerful New Kingdom era. The Pyramids of Giza, erected during the 4th dynasty, stand as monumental tombs for pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, with the Great Pyramid being the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II in Nubia, serves as a testament to his divine power. Lastly, the Sphinx, depicted as a lion with a human head, holds significance as a spiritual guardian in Egyptian mythology.