Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN FAIENCE NECKLACE WITH FAIENCE

EGYPTIAN FAIENCE NECKLACE WITH FAIENCE BEADS - New Kingdom to Late Period, Ca. 1550 - 332 BC. A restrung necklace comprising a single strand of small, round faience beads that transitions into three strands approximately one-third of the way through its length. The beads display a variety of shades, including teal, turquoise, beige, and brownish-red. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.For similar beads see: Christie's, Live Auction 2375, Ancient Jewelry, Lot 340.Size: 410/820mm x 8mm; Weight: 23.88gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market, pre-2000.