This stunning scarab pectoral pendant belonged to Tutankhamun and dates to before 1323 BC. Crafted from gold and inlaid with vibrant semi-precious stones, the piece features intricate designs including winged scarabs and falcons, symbolizing protection and resurrection in ancient Egyptian belief.

Shortly after the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in the 1920s, a local Egyptian boy, believed to be Hussein Abdel Rassoul—the young boy said to have found the stairway leading to the tomb—was photographed wearing this remarkable artifact.

The image captures the extraordinary scale and detail of the pectoral, illustrating not only the opulence of Tutankhamun’s burial treasures but also the moment when modern Egypt encountered a direct link to its ancient heritage through the discovery of the boy who first glimpsed the pharaoh’s hidden tomb.