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Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A dazzling assortment of dozens of faience beads of discoid form in gorgeous hues of periwinkle, cobalt, burgundy, and creamy beige. Arranged in a lovely pattern on a modern strand, this wearable necklace displays an oblong faience bead at its center as a pendant. The light blue oblong bead presents with an abstract cylindrical form pinched at its center and is adorned with six apertures and an incised lattice motif. This ancient gathering of beads is fit with a modern lobster-claw clasp to suspend around one's neck. A stunning combination of ancient art and modern fashion! Size of chain: 25.5" L (64.8 cm); Size of center bead: 1.125" L x 0.5" W (2.9 cm x 1.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-Nomis Antiques, Switzerland acquired before 1993

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#126689

Ancient beads with modern stringing and modern clasp. Some tiny nicks to a few beads, as well as some lightly abraded areas and softening of incised detail on large central bead. Otherwise, intact and wearable with light earthen deposits.