ANCIENT EGYPTIAN FAIENCE BEAD & 18K EAR PENDANTS
Egyptian faience bead and 18k yellow gold ear pendants. Having inverse pear shape shields with post backs suspending triangular mounts set with eight graduated rows of glazed ceramic beads, the beads dating to 1600-1100BC. With clutch backs stamped 14k. No apparent maker's mark.
Note: Accompanied with certificate of authenticity from Barakat Gallery noting the beads were found in Sinai.
Provenance: From the Private Collection of iconic television writers Jerome & Bridget Dobson, Atlanta, Georgia; acquired from Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, CA.
Approximate dimensions: l. 2.5". Weighing 11.3 grams inclusive of all materials.
Note: No credit card payments will be accepted for Lots sold in this auction. Accepted payment methods include cash, certified bank check, wire transfer, and ACH.
Condition Report: Tested 18k.
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Egyptian faience bead and 18k yellow gold ear pendants. Having inverse pear shape shields with post backs suspending triangular mounts set with eight graduated rows of glazed ceramic beads, the beads dating to 1600-1100BC. With clutch backs stamped 14k. No apparent maker's mark.
Note: Accompanied with certificate of authenticity from Barakat Gallery noting the beads were found in Sinai.
Provenance: From the Private Collection of iconic television writers Jerome & Bridget Dobson, Atlanta, Georgia; acquired from Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, CA.
Approximate dimensions: l. 2.5". Weighing 11.3 grams inclusive of all materials.
Note: No credit card payments will be accepted for Lots sold in this auction. Accepted payment methods include cash, certified bank check, wire transfer, and ACH.
Condition Report: Tested 18k.