Lotus Blossom Drop Earrings*The Met Store Online

Evoke the beauty and mystery of ancient Egypt when you adorn yourself with our unique lotus-shaped earrings in 18K gold plate decorated with an enamel finish in blue, green, and white. They are based on a faience lotus inlay in The Met collection from New Kingdom Egypt, which was made about 1400–1300 B.C.

Lotuses grew abundantly along the Nile River. The lotus was an important symbol of rebirth because the blossom opens at sunrise and then closes after sunset; to the ancient Egyptian, the lotus reflected the sun at the dawn of creation.