Ancient Egyptian Faience Beaded Bracelet

£ 65.00

A beautiful Ancient Egyptian elasticated restrung bracelet consisting of small flattened disc-shaped faience beads in a variety of colours including turquoise, pale green, cream, black and brown.

Dimension is measured in half length when folded.

This is a general lot and more than 1 item is available for purchase. Length supplied may vary slightly by a few millimetres. Individual selection is not available.

Date: Circa 1550-1070 BC
Period: New Kingdom Period
Condition: Fine condition. Internal diameter 5cm

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SKU: CY-07 Category: Tag:

Faience is a glazed ceramic known for producing bright colours, especially blues, turquoises and greens. It is produced from quartz or sand crystals mixed with other compounds, finished with a vitreous alkaline glaze to the surface. Faience glimmers in the light and was believed by the Egyptians to represent rebirth and immortality. During the Predynastic period only green and blue faience occurred, however from the Old Kingdom and onwards alternative colours such as black, yellow and red were added to the palette. The colours had different symbolisms for example, blue was thought to reflect fertility and life. Faience was manufactured into amulets and jewellery, the substance was used to create scarabs, furniture and cups.

To find out more about the use of faience in Ancient Egyptian culture please see our other relevant blog post: What is Egyptian Faience?

Weight 3.6 g
Dimensions L 9.1 cm
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Faience

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