Vintage Egyptian Revival God of the Sky and 47 similar items

Vintage Egyptian Revival God of the Sky Horus Magnifying Glass Enameled Falcon Holding Ankh Hawk Key of Life Solar Disk - Wings Description Vintage Egyptian Revival Sky God Horus Enameled Falcon Magnifying Glass. The entire magnifying glass measures 7" x 3 1/2" with a 3" diameter glass. The hand held magnifying glass has been well-maintained and cared for over the years. It is in good vintage condition with some wear to the gold on the handle. The enamel is in good condition. The magnifier glass is crystal clear and in great shape. ------------------------------------------------- Falcon holding Ankh Horus, represented by the hawk or falcon, was the god of the Sky, a symbol of divine Kingship, and protector of the ruling King Every pharaoh was an incarnation of Horus, who according to legend conquered Seth, the evil god of Upper Egypt. Seth was god of turmoil and confusion who murdered Osiris, Horus's father. Horus avenged his father's death and became the god of order and justice. Therefore the pharaoh in Ancient Egypt became Horus on earth, the ruler of the two lands (Upper and Lower Egypt). The name Horus also means the foresighted, where one eye represents the Sun and other represents the Moon. The Sun was Known as "Horakhty", or Horus in the Horizon., Horus was considered as the god of the east and the rising Sun. Horus has the Shape of a falcon or a hawk or can take a human shape with a falcon.