Egyptian Necklace with Turquoise Faience Amarna Beads

$625.17

A beautiful Ancient Egyptian restrung necklace consisting of faience beads from the Amarna period. The necklace is formed from an alternating design of turquoise and dark blue tubular beads professionally tied with knots at each end of the beads. The necklace is finished with a small gold plated clasp.

Date: 1353-1336 BC
Period: Amarna Period 18th Dynasty
Provenance: Ex Foxwell family collection, acquired 1920's-40's and then by descent.
Condition: Fine Condition (Half Length 30cm)

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SKU: SA-50 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 7.85 g
Dimensions L 61 cm
Region

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