Part of a Necklace
Source: British Museum website
Flies
A major seasonal pest, the Egyptians acknowledged the flies' tenacity. In the form of golden flies, possibly horse flies which have quite a painful sting, they were given to New Kingdom soldiers for their bravery.Flies were considered to have magical properties. A magician threatened someone
I'll enter your body as a fly and see your body from the inside.During the Old and Middle Kingdoms flies made of gold, faience, glass or precious stones were worn as amulets called ofef.
