Lot 80, Auction 4/12/2026: Ancient Egyptian Faience and Rock Crystal Bead Necklace

$455.00

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Egypt, New Kingdom to Late Period, ca. 1550 to 332 BCE. A necklace composed of tiny ancient Egyptian faience seed beads in turquoise tones, arranged in three strands and punctuated with seven ancient rock crystal (quartz) beads, each translucent with softly faceted and ribbed surfaces. The contrast between the cool faience and clear crystal creates a light, balanced design. Strung in modern times with a metal hook clasp for wear._x000D_
Size of strand: 21.5″ L (54.6 cm); quartz bead: 0.5″ L x 0.4″ W (1.3 cm x 1 cm)

Condition: Chips and losses to quartz beads and pitting to faience. Strung in modern times with a metal hook clasp for wear.

Provenance: 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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