Egyptian Turquoise Faience and Gold Poppy Seed Necklace

Object Description

A beautifully vibrant Egyptian, mummy bead necklace made from vivid turquoise and yellow faience. The cylindrical faience beads follow an alternating pattern and are interspersed with 15 gold poppy or cornflower amulets. The restrung necklace is finished with a modern gold clasp.

Date: Circa 1550 – 1070 BC
Period: New Kingdom Period

Object History

American private collection, New York, acquired before 1980. Anonymous sale; Bonhams London, Antiquities, 2 October 2014, lot 173. Private English collection, acquired at the above sale.

Object Condition

Excellent condition with vibrant faience beads.

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