In ancient Egyptian mythology, the humane faced sun represented glory and splendor. The Lotus flower that rises in the morning from the muddy waters to flower is a symbol of purity, resurrection, and perfect beauty. The Lotus motif in these earrings is inlaid with Horus' eye-shaped garnet cabochon, and grain rounded end.Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty (1570 BC–1293 BC).24K gold-plate over pewter/brass.