Ancient Egyptian Necklace made of Faience Mummy beads with Cat (Bastet) amulet - 44 cm (No reserve price)
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This Ancient Egyptian necklace comprises faience mummy beads and a cat (Bastet) amulet, and measures 44 cm in length.
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- Strung on modern wire with Stainless steel Silver plated Lobster Lock.
- Total length: 44 cm. Amulet: 2 cm. Average bead size: 3-4 mm.
- Egyptians believed cats were magical creatures, capable of bringing good luck to the people who housed them. Cats were represented in social and religious practices of ancient Egypt for more than 3,000 years. Several ancient Egyptian deities were depicted and sculptured with cat-like heads such as Mafdet, Bastet and Sekhmet, representing justice, fertility, and power, respectively. The deity Mut was also depicted as a cat and in the company of a cat.
- See last picture as an example of a Cat amulet: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/243770
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Provenance/Known History:
Ancient Egyptian Faience Mummy beads: Ex William Ohly 1883-1955, Abbey Museum, New Barnet, by descent. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Ancient Egyptian Faience Cat amulet: Ex. Mustaki collection, Egypt, pré 1950's. In various UK collections after 1950. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
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- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
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IMPORTANT!
Due to new custom regulations we can no longer ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.
- Strung on modern wire with Stainless steel Silver plated Lobster Lock.
- Total length: 44 cm. Amulet: 2 cm. Average bead size: 3-4 mm.
- Egyptians believed cats were magical creatures, capable of bringing good luck to the people who housed them. Cats were represented in social and religious practices of ancient Egypt for more than 3,000 years. Several ancient Egyptian deities were depicted and sculptured with cat-like heads such as Mafdet, Bastet and Sekhmet, representing justice, fertility, and power, respectively. The deity Mut was also depicted as a cat and in the company of a cat.
- See last picture as an example of a Cat amulet: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/243770
Registered shipping.
Provenance/Known History:
Ancient Egyptian Faience Mummy beads: Ex William Ohly 1883-1955, Abbey Museum, New Barnet, by descent. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Ancient Egyptian Faience Cat amulet: Ex. Mustaki collection, Egypt, pré 1950's. In various UK collections after 1950. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Important information:
- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
- Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers.
- Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
7th - 4th Century BC, Late Period
Name of object
Necklace made of Faience Mummy beads with Cat (Bastet) amulet
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
44 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1883
Width
0.3 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
0.4 cm
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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