Ancient Egyptian Terracotta Beaded necklace. - 40 cm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Antique Egyptian terracotta bead necklace, about 100 cm long with 4 mm beads, dating to the Late Period (664–332 BC), authentic and original, acquired in 1960 from a gallery in Egypt.
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Re-strung terracotta bead necklace – Ancient Egypt
Elegant necklace composed of numerous terracotta beads, from ancient Egyptian tradition, currently strung to form a long strand of approximately 40 cm in length.
The beads, small in size—approximately 4 to 10 mm—feature a disc-like and cylindrical shape, with slight irregularities inherent to their handmade production. They preserve an attractive range of natural tones, from ochers and sands to browns and darker earthy shades, 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 the rhythmic succession of the beads to be appreciated and gives it a striking decorative effect, whether displayed in a vitrine on a display case or mounted on a stand.
Cultural provenance: Ancient Egypt
Material: Terracotta
Total length: approx. 100 cm
Diameter of the beads: approx. 4 mm
Conservation status: in line 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, particularly attractive for a collection of Mediterranean and Near Eastern archaeology.
Re-strung terracotta bead necklace – Ancient Egypt
Elegant necklace composed of numerous terracotta beads, from ancient Egyptian tradition, currently strung to form a long strand of approximately 40 cm in length.
The beads, small in size—approximately 4 to 10 mm—feature a disc-like and cylindrical shape, with slight irregularities inherent to their handmade production. They preserve an attractive range of natural tones, from ochers and sands to browns and darker earthy shades, 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 the rhythmic succession of the beads to be appreciated and gives it a striking decorative effect, whether displayed in a vitrine on a display case or mounted on a stand.
Cultural provenance: Ancient Egypt
Material: Terracotta
Total length: approx. 100 cm
Diameter of the beads: approx. 4 mm
Conservation status: in line 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, particularly attractive for a collection of Mediterranean and Near 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
Restrung
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
40 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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