Ancient Egyptian Terracotta Beaded necklace. - 100 cm
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Beads necklace from Ancient Egypt, terracotta beads about 4 mm in diameter and approximately 100 cm long, restrung and dating to the Late Period (664–332 BC).
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Collar of terracotta beads re-strung – Ancient Egypt
Elegant necklace composed of numerous terracotta beads, from ancient Egyptian tradition, currently strung forming a long strand of approximately 40 cm in length.
The beads, small in size — approximately 3 to 5 mm — feature a characteristic discoidal and cylindrical shape, with slight irregularities typical of manual production. They retain an attractive range of natural tones, from ochres and sands to browns and darker earthy tones, creating a particularly harmonious ensemble.
The matte surface, the color variations and the small signs of wear add to the piece a marked archaeological presence. The considerable length of the necklace allows appreciating the rhythmic succession of the beads and gives it an important decorative effect, whether displayed in a vitrine or presented on a stand.
Cultural provenance: Ancient Egypt
Material: Terracotta
Total length: approx. 100 cm
Bead diameter: approx. 4 mm
Condition: in keeping 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, especially attractive for a collection of Mediterranean and Oriental archaeology.
Collar of terracotta beads re-strung – Ancient Egypt
Elegant necklace composed of numerous terracotta beads, from ancient Egyptian tradition, currently strung forming a long strand of approximately 40 cm in length.
The beads, small in size — approximately 3 to 5 mm — feature a characteristic discoidal and cylindrical shape, with slight irregularities typical of manual production. They retain an attractive range of natural tones, from ochres and sands to browns and darker earthy tones, creating a particularly harmonious ensemble.
The matte surface, the color variations and the small signs of wear add to the piece a marked archaeological presence. The considerable length of the necklace allows appreciating the rhythmic succession of the beads and gives it an important decorative effect, whether displayed in a vitrine or presented on a stand.
Cultural provenance: Ancient Egypt
Material: Terracotta
Total length: approx. 100 cm
Bead diameter: approx. 4 mm
Condition: in keeping 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, especially attractive for a collection of Mediterranean and Oriental 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
100 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1900
Width
4 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Egypt
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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