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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 turquoise 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: 17.7" L x 3.3" W (45 cm x 8.4 cm); of largest faience bead: 1" L x 0.1" W (2.5 cm x 0.3 cm); of modern case: 8" L x 5.75" W (20.3 cm x 14.6 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Mark and Lottie S. collection, Hartsdale, New York, USA, 1950s-1960s

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Faience beads are ancient but have been strung on modern strand with modern brass beads to be wearable. Some nicks, chips, and abrasions to faience, but most are intact. Overall, excellent and wearable with nice preservation of colors. Accompanied by modern display case.