Selection of Vivid Blue Ancient Egyptian Faience Necklaces

$285.59

A selection of re-strung, ancient Egyptian, faience necklaces, comprised of vibrant and glossy faience beads.  The necklaces are composed of tubular and flat disc-like beads of different colours, creating a mosaic effect and each finished with a gold-plated clasp.

Please be aware that the clasp has not been professionally tied.

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Date: Circa 1550 - 1070 BC
Period: New Kingdom Period
Condition: Excellent condition.
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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?

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