Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace w/ Djed Pillar Pendant
**Originally Listed At $600**
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. An elegant and wearable necklace composed of dozens of glazed faience beads in seed and tubular forms. Groups of seed beads alternate with lengthy tubes along the strands and present in hues of crimson, citrine, teal, sage, cobalt, sunflower, and amethyst. Hanging in the center is a molded faience djed pillar, an ancient Egyptian symbol that represents the human spine and its significance in the process of reincarnation and reanimation. Strung in modern times and capped with a silver-plated T-hook and loop combo, this is a wonderful example of attractive Egyptian artistry. Size (necklace): 18" L (45.7 cm); (djed pillar): 0.375" W x 1.125" H (1 cm x 2.9 cm).
Provenance: ex-Art for Eternity, New York, USA, acquired in the 1990s at the London Coin Fair
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#151307
Condition Report: Strung in modern times and wearable as shown. Faience beads and pendant are ancient, and stringing and silver-plated components are modern. Minor nicks to some beads, otherwise intact and very good. Nice remains of original bead colors.
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**Originally Listed At $600**
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. An elegant and wearable necklace composed of dozens of glazed faience beads in seed and tubular forms. Groups of seed beads alternate with lengthy tubes along the strands and present in hues of crimson, citrine, teal, sage, cobalt, sunflower, and amethyst. Hanging in the center is a molded faience djed pillar, an ancient Egyptian symbol that represents the human spine and its significance in the process of reincarnation and reanimation. Strung in modern times and capped with a silver-plated T-hook and loop combo, this is a wonderful example of attractive Egyptian artistry. Size (necklace): 18" L (45.7 cm); (djed pillar): 0.375" W x 1.125" H (1 cm x 2.9 cm).
Provenance: ex-Art for Eternity, New York, USA, acquired in the 1990s at the London Coin Fair
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.
#151307
Condition Report: Strung in modern times and wearable as shown. Faience beads and pendant are ancient, and stringing and silver-plated components are modern. Minor nicks to some beads, otherwise intact and very good. Nice remains of original bead colors.
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