Egyptian Faience Mummy Bead Necklace
Third Intermediate Period, 1069-702 BC. A restrung collar necklace composed of slender tubular faience beads; accompanied by a note issued by Christie's which states: 'A glazed frit mummy bead necklace, circa 3rd Intermediate Period (early 1st mill. B.C.)'; accompanied by an old display case. 9.7 grams, 42.5cm long (562 grams total including case, 22.5 x 20cm ) (16 3/4"). Christie's 8 King Street, St James's, London, 1980s. Walter Steinberg collection, London, UK, 1980s. Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman. Accompanied by an original undated (1970s) receipt from Christine Insley of Christie's.
Condition Report: Fair condition.
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Third Intermediate Period, 1069-702 BC. A restrung collar necklace composed of slender tubular faience beads; accompanied by a note issued by Christie's which states: 'A glazed frit mummy bead necklace, circa 3rd Intermediate Period (early 1st mill. B.C.)'; accompanied by an old display case. 9.7 grams, 42.5cm long (562 grams total including case, 22.5 x 20cm ) (16 3/4"). Christie's 8 King Street, St James's, London, 1980s. Walter Steinberg collection, London, UK, 1980s. Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman. Accompanied by an original undated (1970s) receipt from Christine Insley of Christie's.
Condition Report: Fair condition.