Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN GLAZED FAIENCE BEADED NECKLACE


EGYPTIAN GLAZED FAIENCE BEADED NECKLACE - Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.A necklace featuring a restrung strand of tubular glazed faience beads. The beads, varying slightly in hue, create a harmonious and vibrant visual effect. Faience, a material known for its bright blue-green glaze, was highly valued in ancient Egypt for its lustrous appearance and was often associated with rebirth and protection.Size: 490/980mm x 2mm; weight 7gProvenance: Private UK collection; acquired on the UK art market, pre-2000.