Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A stunning ensemble of hundreds of Egyptian faience beads boasting an impressive array of hues from burgundy to almond to cyan and strung with modern teardrop-shaped brass beads on a modern strand to be wearable. Featuring cylindrical and discoid forms, the beads are arranged into a multi-tiered necklace with 3 rows of discoid beads. The 2 outermost rows are separated by modern brass beads and the 2 innermost by rows of alternating cylindrical and discoid beads. The 2 innermost rows then combine into singular strands at each end with the finials capped by a modern hook and suspension loop. A lovely wearable piece from the ancient world! Size of necklace: 16.3" L x 3.1" W (41.4 cm x 7.9 cm); size of largest faience bead: 0.7" L x 0.1" W (1.8 cm x 0.3 cm)

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s

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All faience beads are ancient; brass beads, strand, loop, and hook are modern. Chipping with some minor losses to a few beads. Expected nicks and abrasions, as commensurate with age. Indentations and stable fissures to some modern brass beads. Otherwise, excellent and wearable with rich patina and nice preservation of faience pigments.