Egyptian Faience Beaded Necklace - 3 Braided Strands
Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A fabulous necklace of a wearable form that boasts hundreds of faience beads glazed in polychrome hues. The necklace features a three-strand design with groups of seed-form beads interspersed with slender, tubular beads, and the three strands are presented in a loosely braided fashion that evokes a sense of elegance. A wonderful accessory that is strung in modern times and capped with a gold-filled loop and lobster clasp combo. Size (necklace): 26.5" L (67.3 cm); (largest bead): 0.55" L (1.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Shenas collection, New York, USA; ex-Nomis Antiques, Switzerland, acquired around 1970
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.
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#151576
Condition Report: Strung in modern times and wearable as shown. Faience beads are ancient, and stringing and gold-filled components are modern. Minor nicks, pitting, and abrasions to some beads, and light fading to areas of original glaze color, otherwise intact and very good. Smooth patina throughout.
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Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A fabulous necklace of a wearable form that boasts hundreds of faience beads glazed in polychrome hues. The necklace features a three-strand design with groups of seed-form beads interspersed with slender, tubular beads, and the three strands are presented in a loosely braided fashion that evokes a sense of elegance. A wonderful accessory that is strung in modern times and capped with a gold-filled loop and lobster clasp combo. Size (necklace): 26.5" L (67.3 cm); (largest bead): 0.55" L (1.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Shenas collection, New York, USA; ex-Nomis Antiques, Switzerland, acquired around 1970
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.
#151576
Condition Report: Strung in modern times and wearable as shown. Faience beads are ancient, and stringing and gold-filled components are modern. Minor nicks, pitting, and abrasions to some beads, and light fading to areas of original glaze color, otherwise intact and very good. Smooth patina throughout.
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