PTOLEMAIC PERIOD CARNELIAN AND GOLD NECKLACE WITH SUN PENDANT

Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 332 - 30 BC.
A Ptolemaic period carnelian necklace crafted from dozens of red tube beads alternating with rounded beads. At its centre lies a rare 22 ct gold, sun-shaped pendant sun connected with a later 18.5 ct gold circular bezel. Expertly strung with modern thread, this necklace serves as a captivating testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient times, seamlessly blending the past with the present in a stunning display of wearable history. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.
Size: 210mm x 25mm; Weight: 22g
Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.