Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN FAIENCE NECKLACE WITH STONE

EGYPTIAN FAIENCE NECKLACE WITH STONE AND FAIENCE BEADS - Late Period to Ptolemaic, Ca. 664 - 30 BC. A restrung necklace composed of faience annular beads in a variety of earthy tones, including green, red, and beige. The design consists of a central strand of beads, followed by multiple short vertical strands extending symmetrically. Below these, the necklace features another strand of beads, from which additional short vertical strands extend in a similar symmetrical arrangement. Each outer vertical strand terminates in a spherical metallic element attached via small metal loops. 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: 240/580mm x 3mm; Weight: 24.3gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market, pre-2000.