Ancient Egyptian Terracotta Beaded necklace. - 40 cm (No reserve price)

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 500 - € 650
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Re-engaged 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 distinctive discoidal and cylindrical shape, with slight irregularities inherent to their manual production. They retain an attractive range of natural tones, from ochres and sands to browns and darker earthy hues, creating a particularly harmonious overall effect.

The matte surface, color variations, and small signs of wear contribute to the piece’s marked archaeological presence. The considerable length of the necklace allows the rhythmic sequence of the beads to be appreciated and gives it an important decorative impact, whether displayed in a case or presented on a support.

Cultural origin: Ancient Egypt
Material: Terracotta
Total length: approximately 100 cm
Bead diameter: approximately 4 mm
Condition: consistent with its age, showing wear, deposits, and tonal variations typical of the material.

A piece of intimate, evocative character, representative of the tradition of personal ornamentation in ancient Egypt, especially attractive for a collection of Mediterranean and Eastern archaeology.

Re-engaged 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 distinctive discoidal and cylindrical shape, with slight irregularities inherent to their manual production. They retain an attractive range of natural tones, from ochres and sands to browns and darker earthy hues, creating a particularly harmonious overall effect.

The matte surface, color variations, and small signs of wear contribute to the piece’s marked archaeological presence. The considerable length of the necklace allows the rhythmic sequence of the beads to be appreciated and gives it an important decorative impact, whether displayed in a case or presented on a support.

Cultural origin: Ancient Egypt
Material: Terracotta
Total length: approximately 100 cm
Bead diameter: approximately 4 mm
Condition: consistent with its age, showing wear, deposits, and tonal variations typical of the material.

A piece of intimate, evocative character, representative of the tradition of personal ornamentation in ancient Egypt, especially attractive 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
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
SpainVerified
141
Objects sold
93.94%
Private

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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.

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