Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace - Beautiful Pattern!
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100% of the Buyer's Premium of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals!
**First Time At Auction**
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A stunning wearable necklace comprised of faience beads of tubular, discoid, and tab-shapes painted in shades of turquoise, violet, beige, and tan. These ancient beads are strung on a modern necklace strand with several barrel spacer beads of a golden hue in a repeated pattern. Faience beads were used in jewelry and were also used to make burial nets that were placed over mummies. Fitted with a lobster claw clasp, this gorgeous adornment is perfect for special occasions, as well as everyday wear! Size: 25.5" L (64.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-Nomos Gallery, Switzerland, acquired around 1973
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.
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#152016
**First Time At Auction**
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A stunning wearable necklace comprised of faience beads of tubular, discoid, and tab-shapes painted in shades of turquoise, violet, beige, and tan. These ancient beads are strung on a modern necklace strand with several barrel spacer beads of a golden hue in a repeated pattern. Faience beads were used in jewelry and were also used to make burial nets that were placed over mummies. Fitted with a lobster claw clasp, this gorgeous adornment is perfect for special occasions, as well as everyday wear! Size: 25.5" L (64.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-Nomos Gallery, Switzerland, acquired around 1973
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.
#152016
Condition
Excellent. Restrung and wearable.
“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
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Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace - Beautiful Pattern!
Estimate $300 - $450
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