Ancient Egyptian Terracotta Two beaded necklaces - 100 cm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Two terracotta bead collars from Ancient Egypt, approximately 100 cm long with 4 mm discoidal beads, Late Period (664–332 BC), in excellent condition; acquired in 1960 from a gallery/antiquary in Egypt, provenance from a private collection, authenticity official.
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Terracotta Bead Collar – Ancient Egypt
Elegant necklace composed of numerous terracotta beads, from ancient Egyptian tradition, currently strung to form a long strand of approximately 100 cm in length.
The beads, small in size —approximately 3-4 mm— feature a distinctive discoidal and cylindrical shape, with slight irregularities typical of manual craftwork. They preserve an appealing range of natural tones, from ochres and sands to browns and darker earth tones, creating a particularly harmonious overall appearance.
The matte surface, color variations, and small signs of wear impart a strong archaeological presence to the piece. The considerable length of the necklace allows the rhythmic sequence of the beads to be appreciated and gives it a significant decorative effect, whether displayed in a vitrine or mounted on a support.
Cultural origin: Ancient Egypt
Material: Terracotta
Total length: approx. 100 cm
Bead diameter: approx. 4 mm
Condition: consistent with its age, with wear, deposits and tonal variations typical of the material.
An intimate and evocative piece, representative of the tradition of personal adornment in ancient Egypt, particularly attractive for a collection of Mediterranean and Oriental archaeology.
Terracotta Bead Collar – Ancient Egypt
Elegant necklace composed of numerous terracotta beads, from ancient Egyptian tradition, currently strung to form a long strand of approximately 100 cm in length.
The beads, small in size —approximately 3-4 mm— feature a distinctive discoidal and cylindrical shape, with slight irregularities typical of manual craftwork. They preserve an appealing range of natural tones, from ochres and sands to browns and darker earth tones, creating a particularly harmonious overall appearance.
The matte surface, color variations, and small signs of wear impart a strong archaeological presence to the piece. The considerable length of the necklace allows the rhythmic sequence of the beads to be appreciated and gives it a significant decorative effect, whether displayed in a vitrine or mounted on a support.
Cultural origin: Ancient Egypt
Material: Terracotta
Total length: approx. 100 cm
Bead diameter: approx. 4 mm
Condition: consistent with its age, with wear, deposits and tonal variations typical of the material.
An intimate and evocative piece, representative of the tradition of personal adornment in ancient Egypt, particularly attractive for a collection of Mediterranean and Oriental archaeology.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Name of object
Two beaded necklaces
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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