Stunning Egyptian Faience Beaded Necklace
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Description
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A beautiful necklace composed of three braided strands, each composed of hundreds of faience seed beads of many different colors - brown, orange, grey, green, and multiple blues from dark to light. To the Egyptians, faience was known as "tjehnet," 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. Stringing and clasp are modern. Size: 28.7" L (72.9 cm)
Provenance: private Simonian collection, acquired before 1970
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#126881
Provenance: private Simonian collection, acquired before 1970
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#126881
Condition
Choice & wearable! Modern stringing and clasp.
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Stunning Egyptian Faience Beaded Necklace
Estimate $500 - $750
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