Stunning Egyptian 8-strand Faience Bead Necklace - Sep 24, 2015 | Artemis Gallery In Co
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Stunning Egyptian 8-Strand Faience Bead Necklace
Stunning Egyptian 8-Strand Faience Bead Necklace
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Egypt, ca. 500 BCE. These faience beads have been restrung in an eight-stranded arrangement with small silver details and clasp. Although their appearance from a distance is blue/green, the beads are a variety of colors, including reds, yellows, and blacks. "Egyptian faience" was known as "tjehnet" to the ancient Egyptians, meaning brilliant or dazzling. It was made by grinding quartz or sand crystals together with various elements, including copper oxide, which gave it its distinct blue/green tint. Faience beads were used in everyday jewelry and also used to make burial nets to be placed over mummies. Size: the necklace is roughly 6" diameter and approximately 18-1/2"L unclasped.

Provenance: Ex-private Los Angeles, CA collection acquired 1982.

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Choice. Restrung and ready to wear!
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Stunning Egyptian 8-Strand Faience Bead Necklace

Estimate $500 - $700
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Starting Price $250
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