IMPORTANT! Due to new custom regulations we can no longer ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. - Strung on modern wire with Silver Earrings (925). - Total length: 6 cm. Average bead size: 3-4 mm. - The Uraeus cobra is a stylized, upright cobra symbolizing sovereignty, divine authority, and protection in ancient Egypt, worn on the foreheads of pharaohs and gods, and representing the goddess Wadjet; it is a potent symbol of power, often with the serpent in a charging pose with its hood spread. - See last picture as a parallel: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/X__6300 Registered shipping. Provenance/Known History: Ancient Egyptian Faience Mummy beads and Faience double Uraeus Cobra amulet: Ex William Ohly 1883-1955, Abbey Museum, New Barnet, by descent. After that A&O Gallery, UK. Ancient Egyptian/Roman Glass beads: UK, London Art Market, 1990's. After that A&O Gallery, UK. Important information: - A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot. - Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers. - Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.