Lot 141, Auction 4/20/2026: Ancient Egyptian Faience Discoidal Bead Necklace

$390.00

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Egypt, New Kingdom to Late Period, ca. 1550 to 332 BCE. A three-strand necklace composed of ancient faience discoidal beads restrung in modern times as a wearable piece. The small ring-shaped beads display a soft range of blue, green, turquoise, cream, and muted reddish tones. Each strand is arranged to highlight the circular profile and open centers of the beads, allowing more of their form and glaze to remain visible than conventional tight stringing. The strands fall at staggered lengths, creating a layered presentation that emphasizes the subtle differences in size and color across the beads. The necklace is fitted with a modern magnetic clasp for ease of wear while preserving the integrity of the ancient elements. Size of strand: 25″ L (63.5 cm); beads: 0.18″ Diameter (0.5 cm)

Condition: Strung in modern times with a magnet clasp, and wearable. Minor nicks and wear to beads, but otherwise intact.

Provenance: ex-Moore collection, Houston, Texas, USA;ex-Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005

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