A fantastic Egyptian faience bead necklace with 9 beautiful amulets. A few date from the late New Kingdom, c. 1200 - 1075 BC, such as seated Harpokrates and a hare seen in profile, the beads and the balance of the amulets date from the 3rd Intermediate - Late Period, c. 1075 - 332 BC, each wonderfully preserved with vibrant blue color. L: 16 1/2 in (41.8 cm). The beads and amulets were beautifully restrung in the mid 1900's on modern cord with an 18k gold clasp. Ex estate of Maria (Lila) Decatur Mayo Deyo Garnett, niece of Ruth Deyo; Ex collection of Ruth Deyo, acquired early-mid 1900's. Mrs. Deyo was a world-renowned musician and personality, well-known for her appreciation of Egyptian culture.

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