Bidspirit auction | LARGE COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN FAIENCE
LARGE COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN FAIENCE NECKLACES AND BEADS - Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC . A collection of restrung bead necklaces and loose strands, composed of a wide variety of bead types including tubular, ring-shaped, disc-shaped, and spherical forms. The assemblage displays a range of colours such as turquoise blue, pale green, beige, black, and reddish brown. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.For similar see: National Museums Liverpool, Accession number 44.19.131.Size: 1.6 - 9.4mm x 1.4 - 8.8mm; Weight: 75gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.