Ancient Egyptian clay Necklace. Ex-Mieke Zilverberg
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Ancient Egyptian Oud-Egyptisch necklace from the Amarna Period (c. 1353–1292 BC), re-strung on modern cord with a contemporary clasp, featuring Bes figures, floral and poppy seed motifs, and 12 of the original 13 beads remaining, with provenance from the Netherlands and former ownership by Galeriehouder / Antiekhandelaar.
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Amarna Period of Akhenaten - Tutankhamun ca 1353–1292 BC
A nice restrung collar with beads representing the god Bes and Bes playing the tambourine.
Other beads are representing flower leaves and poppy seed heads.
One bead represents a standing god holding a Was scepter
The spacer beads are later ca 600 BC (long blue beads)
Originally bought at Mrs Zilverberg in the Netherlands with 13 beads, one got lost. Resulting in a necklace now having only 12 really nice and rare beads from one of the most interesting periods in Ancient Egyptian history.
re strung on modern cord with modern metal clasp
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Once you have made these adjustments, you can re-submit the lot.
Amarna Period of Akhenaten - Tutankhamun ca 1353–1292 BC
A nice restrung collar with beads representing the god Bes and Bes playing the tambourine.
Other beads are representing flower leaves and poppy seed heads.
One bead represents a standing god holding a Was scepter
The spacer beads are later ca 600 BC (long blue beads)
Originally bought at Mrs Zilverberg in the Netherlands with 13 beads, one got lost. Resulting in a necklace now having only 12 really nice and rare beads from one of the most interesting periods in Ancient Egyptian history.
re strung on modern cord with modern metal clasp
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Once you have made these adjustments, you can re-submit the lot.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Amarna & Late Period 1353–332 BC
Name of object
Necklace. Ex-Mieke Zilverberg
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2006
Material
clay
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2006
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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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