Ancient Egyptian Green Faience Beaded Necklace

£ 495.00

A restrung Ancient Egyptian necklace comprising of faience beads in various shades of green. The beads range in shapes including cylindrical and ovoid. A large bead pendant sits to the centre, 8 small round green glass beads alternate with the faience either side of the pendant. The necklace is finished with a small silver plated clasp (please be aware that the clasp has not been professionally tied).

 

 

Date: Circa 2030 - 1650 BC
Period: Middle Kingdom
Condition: Fine condition, some earthly encrustation.

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SKU: SA-89 Category:

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 9.8 g
Dimensions L 20.5 cm
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Faience

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