Ancient Egyptian Gold-plated Bead bracelet - Key to life/Faenza
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Description from the seller
Protector amulet, a life symbol in faience, combined with beads of white coral, glass and Ancient Egyptian faience. They are paired with modern beads with 18Kt gold plating and set on thread with a magnetic clasp, all gold-plated in 18Kt.
Bead in the shape of a central cross associated with the Ankh, known as the Egyptian cross or key of life. This symbol represents life, immortality and the breath of life.
In Ancient Egypt it was frequently used as a protective talisman for both the living and the dead, ensuring health, vitality or a successful passage to life after death.
This piece is made in Egyptian faience; this material was not only an aesthetic choice but carried a deep semantic meaning. It was associated with the Nile, vegetation, fertility, rebirth and renewal.
In this way, this amulet doubles its lucky symbolism: on one hand “life” by its shape, and on the other “rebirth/eternity” by its color.
A piece of jewelry full of symbolism and history that endures, despite time, for all eternity.
An elegant way to combine the classical world with the modern world.
Shipped with a legal declarations sheet.
Customs duties for shipments outside the EU will be borne by the auction winner.
Seller's Story
Thousands of years ago, in the ancient cities of Greece, the AGORA was the heart of the community. It was not just a market; it was the place where people gathered to share ideas, discover the world, and marvel at knowledge.
Today, that spirit is reborn, but on a much larger scale. Welcome to AGORA.
Our story doesn't begin decades ago, but billions of years ago. It begins in the vacuum of space, where the violent birth of a star forged the METEORITES that you can touch with your own hands today. It continues beneath the Earth's crust, where the patience of the Earth combined heat, pressure, and time to sculpt the perfect geometry of the MINERALS. And finally, it meets us through ARCHAEOLOGY: the fragments of vases, tools, and coins that our ancestors left behind as clues to who we are.
At AGORA we believe that the most valuable objects are not those that shine on the outside, but those that have a story to tell. We are not just a store; we are a meeting point between the cosmos, the Earth, and humanity.
Each piece in our display cases is an authentic fragment of eternity. A witness of the Big Bang, a secret buried for millennia, or a relic of a lost civilization. Entering here is the beginning of a journey through time. We invite you to discover your own fragment of history.
Translated by Google TranslateProtector amulet, a life symbol in faience, combined with beads of white coral, glass and Ancient Egyptian faience. They are paired with modern beads with 18Kt gold plating and set on thread with a magnetic clasp, all gold-plated in 18Kt.
Bead in the shape of a central cross associated with the Ankh, known as the Egyptian cross or key of life. This symbol represents life, immortality and the breath of life.
In Ancient Egypt it was frequently used as a protective talisman for both the living and the dead, ensuring health, vitality or a successful passage to life after death.
This piece is made in Egyptian faience; this material was not only an aesthetic choice but carried a deep semantic meaning. It was associated with the Nile, vegetation, fertility, rebirth and renewal.
In this way, this amulet doubles its lucky symbolism: on one hand “life” by its shape, and on the other “rebirth/eternity” by its color.
A piece of jewelry full of symbolism and history that endures, despite time, for all eternity.
An elegant way to combine the classical world with the modern world.
Shipped with a legal declarations sheet.
Customs duties for shipments outside the EU will be borne by the auction winner.
Seller's Story
Thousands of years ago, in the ancient cities of Greece, the AGORA was the heart of the community. It was not just a market; it was the place where people gathered to share ideas, discover the world, and marvel at knowledge.
Today, that spirit is reborn, but on a much larger scale. Welcome to AGORA.
Our story doesn't begin decades ago, but billions of years ago. It begins in the vacuum of space, where the violent birth of a star forged the METEORITES that you can touch with your own hands today. It continues beneath the Earth's crust, where the patience of the Earth combined heat, pressure, and time to sculpt the perfect geometry of the MINERALS. And finally, it meets us through ARCHAEOLOGY: the fragments of vases, tools, and coins that our ancestors left behind as clues to who we are.
At AGORA we believe that the most valuable objects are not those that shine on the outside, but those that have a story to tell. We are not just a store; we are a meeting point between the cosmos, the Earth, and humanity.
Each piece in our display cases is an authentic fragment of eternity. A witness of the Big Bang, a secret buried for millennia, or a relic of a lost civilization. Entering here is the beginning of a journey through time. We invite you to discover your own fragment of history.
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Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Metal
Gold-plated
Century/timeframe
500 a.C.
Acquired from
Auction house
Total weight
8.39 g
Year acquired
2026
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Title additional information
Key to life/Faenza
Previous owner - year acquired
1968
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
