Ancient Egyptian Faience Beaded Necklace

GBP 350.00

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Object Description

A fine Ancient Egyptian necklace, restrung on copper wire, composed of polychromatic beads of faience. Towards the top, the beads are smaller, alternating between spherical turquoise faience and small brown spacer beads. The beads increase in size down the necklace, with the faience spheres developing hues of green, blue and white. A barrel-shaped yellow bead features before either end of the wire. Each bead presents a unique shape and texture reflecting their antique and hand-crafted qualities. Some wear, chips and hairline cracks to the beads. Please note this necklace is unclasped.

Half length: circa 24.6cm

Length below is approximate when unclasped.

Date: Circa 2055-1650 BC
Period: Middle Kingdom

Object History

Ex French Gallery, 1970-1990. Paris collection, France.

Object Condition

Good. Some chips, cracks and wear to the beads.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    H:50.6 centimeters

Dealer Opening Times

By appointment only.

Dealer Contact

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Dealer Location

The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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