Ancient Egyptian Terracotta beaded necklace - 100 cm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 330 - € 400
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Terracotta bead collar from Ancient Egypt, Late Period (664–332 BC), about 100 cm long with 4 mm beads, in excellent condition and authentic original, acquired in 1960 from Egypt via a gallery/antique dealer.
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Collar of terracotta beads – Ancient Egypt
Elegant necklace composed of numerous terracotta beads, from ancient Egyptian tradition, currently strung forming a long strand of approximately 1 meter in length.
The beads, small in size — approximately 4 mm — feature a characteristic disc-shaped and cylindrical form, with slight irregularities inherent to manual manufacture. They preserve an attractive range of natural tones, from ochres and sands to browns and deeper earthy hues, creating a particularly harmonious ensemble.
The matte surface, color variations and small signs of wear contribute to the piece a marked archaeological presence. The considerable length of the necklace allows appreciation of the rhythmic succession of the beads and gives it a striking decorative effect, whether displayed in a vitrine or presented on a stand.
Cultural provenance: Ancient Egypt
Material: Terracotta
Total length: approx. 100 cm
Bead diameter: approx. 4 mm
Conservation status: in keeping with its age, with wear, deposits and tonal variations typical of the material.
An intimate and evocative piece, representative of the tradition of personal ornamentation in ancient Egypt, especially attractive for a collection of Mediterranean and Eastern archaeology.
Collar of terracotta beads – Ancient Egypt
Elegant necklace composed of numerous terracotta beads, from ancient Egyptian tradition, currently strung forming a long strand of approximately 1 meter in length.
The beads, small in size — approximately 4 mm — feature a characteristic disc-shaped and cylindrical form, with slight irregularities inherent to manual manufacture. They preserve an attractive range of natural tones, from ochres and sands to browns and deeper earthy hues, creating a particularly harmonious ensemble.
The matte surface, color variations and small signs of wear contribute to the piece a marked archaeological presence. The considerable length of the necklace allows appreciation of the rhythmic succession of the beads and gives it a striking decorative effect, whether displayed in a vitrine or presented on a stand.
Cultural provenance: Ancient Egypt
Material: Terracotta
Total length: approx. 100 cm
Bead diameter: approx. 4 mm
Conservation status: in keeping with its age, with wear, deposits and tonal variations typical of the material.
An intimate and evocative piece, representative of the tradition of personal ornamentation in ancient Egypt, especially attractive for a collection of Mediterranean and Eastern archaeology.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Name of object
beaded necklace
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1960
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Egypt
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
100 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1900
Width
4 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Egypt
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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