Ancient Egyptian Terracotta beaded necklace - 100 cm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Egyptian terracotta bead collar, approximately 100 cm long with 4 mm beads, restrung and dating to the Late Period (664–332 BC).
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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 1 meter in length.
The beads, small in size — approximately 4 mm — display a distinctive discoidal and cylindrical shape, with slight irregularities typical of manual production. They preserve an attractive range of natural tones, from ochres and sands to browns and deeper earthy hues, creating a particularly harmonious overall appearance.
The matte surface, color variations, and small signs of wear give the piece a pronounced archaeological presence. The considerable length of the necklace allows the rhythmic sequence of the beads to be appreciated and imparts a notable decorative effect, whether displayed in a cabinet or shown on a stand.
Cultural provenance: Ancient Egypt
Material: Terracotta
Total length: approximately 100 cm
Bead diameter: approximately 4 mm
Condition: consistent with its age, with wear, deposits, and tonal variations typical of the material.
A piece of intimate and evocative character, representative of the tradition of personal adornment in ancient Egypt, especially appealing for a collection of Mediterranean and Eastern archaeology.
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 1 meter in length.
The beads, small in size — approximately 4 mm — display a distinctive discoidal and cylindrical shape, with slight irregularities typical of manual production. They preserve an attractive range of natural tones, from ochres and sands to browns and deeper earthy hues, creating a particularly harmonious overall appearance.
The matte surface, color variations, and small signs of wear give the piece a pronounced archaeological presence. The considerable length of the necklace allows the rhythmic sequence of the beads to be appreciated and imparts a notable decorative effect, whether displayed in a cabinet or shown on a stand.
Cultural provenance: Ancient Egypt
Material: Terracotta
Total length: approximately 100 cm
Bead diameter: approximately 4 mm
Condition: consistent with its age, with wear, deposits, and tonal variations typical of the material.
A piece of intimate and evocative character, representative of the tradition of personal adornment in ancient Egypt, especially appealing for a collection of Mediterranean and 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
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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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.
