Nefer - Beuty, Harmony, Good Fortune - 5343B

The term nefer was very popular throughout the ages with the ancient Egyptians. It appears with a dozen different meanings in their literature... all positive. It was also incorporated into many personal names, including those of the famous queens Nefertiti and Nefertari.  It is the shape of a stringed instrument rather like a lute and conveys the meaning of harmony - the strings being in tune with each other and the tune being in tune with those who hear it.  

The nefer hieroglyph was used to convey the concepts of "goodness" and "beauty" . It also could carry the meaning of happiness, good fortune, youth and other related ideas. The sign was used in amulets and other decorative jewelry.  It is closely associated with the goddess, Hathor.

35mm H x 9mm W
Bronze