Ancient Egyptian glass beads Earrings - 4.5 cm (No reserve price)

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 200 - € 250
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Antique Egyptian late-period glass bead earrings with fayenza and turquoise beads, 4.5 cm long each, total weight 3 g, set with hypoallergenic silver hooks, dating to around 500 BC with provenance from Spain and a private collection since 1975.

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We present precious earrings with Egyptian beads such as faience, glass, and turquoise, made with hypoallergenic silver findings, weighing 3 g in total and measuring 4.5 cm long each. Dated to 500 BCE, these beads were essential jewelry elements that combined high aesthetic value with a deep magical and religious significance, used as protective amulets.

Undoubtedly an exquisite piece for collectors.

A declaration sheet is provided.

The winner of the auction will bear customs charges for shipments outside the European Union.

We present precious earrings with Egyptian beads such as faience, glass, and turquoise, made with hypoallergenic silver findings, weighing 3 g in total and measuring 4.5 cm long each. Dated to 500 BCE, these beads were essential jewelry elements that combined high aesthetic value with a deep magical and religious significance, used as protective amulets.

Undoubtedly an exquisite piece for collectors.

A declaration sheet is provided.

The winner of the auction will bear customs charges for shipments outside the European Union.

Details

Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Name of object
Earrings
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2023
Material
glass beads
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
4.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1975
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
SpainVerified
101
Objects sold
100%
Private

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