Egyptian Faience Beads Necklace
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Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period to Late Dynastic Period, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A pretty necklace made from ancient faience seed beads. The faience ranges from earthy tones to bright blue and dark red. 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. Length of strand: 14" L (35.6 cm)
Provenance: private Littleton, Colorado USA collection
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#131624
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period to Late Dynastic Period, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A pretty necklace made from ancient faience seed beads. The faience ranges from earthy tones to bright blue and dark red. 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. Length of strand: 14" L (35.6 cm)
Provenance: private Littleton, Colorado USA collection
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.
#131624
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Ancient beads have patina. Modern stringing and findings.
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Egyptian Faience Beads Necklace
Estimate $200 - $300
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