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Ancient Egyptian Faience Ancient Egyptian Turquoise Faience Amulet – Mounted as a Modern Necklace – ca. 1st Millennium BC
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€ 25
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Ancient Egyptian Faience Ancient Egyptian Turquoise Faience Amulet – Mounted as a Modern Necklace – ca. 1st Millennium BC

Ancient Egyptian Turquoise Faience Amulet – Mounted as a Modern Necklace – ca. 1st Millennium BC Object: Amulet (mounted as necklace) Culture: Ancient Egypt Material: Turquoise faience Period: ca. 1st Millennium BC Dimensions: approx. 2 cm (amulet) Necklace Length: 17 inches (faux leather cord) Condition: Very good, intact with surface wear consistent with age Provenance: To be filled with your provenance details Description A charming Ancient Egyptian turquoise faience amulet, dating to the late Pharaonic period. The amulet has been crafted in a stylised anthropomorphic form, typical of protective figurines worn for personal devotion and spiritual safeguarding. The surface displays the classic blue-green glaze of Egyptian faience, with beautiful mottled ageing and mineral patination that testify to its antiquity. The amulet has been tastefully adapted into a wearable necklace using a modern gold-tone loop and a 17-inch black faux-leather string, allowing it to be worn safely while preserving the authenticity of the ancient element. Features Authentic Ancient Egyptian faience, turquoise-toned with natural ageing. Attractive stylised torso/figure-shaped form. Mounted as a modern pendant; fully removable if the buyer prefers. Approx. 2 cm in height — a classic amulet size for personal protection. A fine piece suitable for collectors of Egyptian antiquities or wearable ancient art. Condition Good condition for its age. Minor surface wear, glaze erosion, and patination consistent with archaeological origin. No modern restoration. Notes – The string is modern; only the amulet is ancient. – Sold with a certificate of authenticity and all legally required documentation for the trade of ancient artefacts. – Please refer to the photos for an accurate impression of the item. ****Please note: Orders shipped outside the EU may be subject to customs fees and import duties.**** (7)

No. 99668923

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Ancient Egyptian Faience Ancient Egyptian Turquoise Faience Amulet – Mounted as a Modern Necklace – ca. 1st Millennium BC

Ancient Egyptian Faience Ancient Egyptian Turquoise Faience Amulet – Mounted as a Modern Necklace – ca. 1st Millennium BC

Ancient Egyptian Turquoise Faience Amulet – Mounted as a Modern Necklace – ca. 1st Millennium BC

Object: Amulet (mounted as necklace)
Culture: Ancient Egypt
Material: Turquoise faience
Period: ca. 1st Millennium BC
Dimensions: approx. 2 cm (amulet)
Necklace Length: 17 inches (faux leather cord)
Condition: Very good, intact with surface wear consistent with age
Provenance: To be filled with your provenance details

Description

A charming Ancient Egyptian turquoise faience amulet, dating to the late Pharaonic period. The amulet has been crafted in a stylised anthropomorphic form, typical of protective figurines worn for personal devotion and spiritual safeguarding. The surface displays the classic blue-green glaze of Egyptian faience, with beautiful mottled ageing and mineral patination that testify to its antiquity.

The amulet has been tastefully adapted into a wearable necklace using a modern gold-tone loop and a 17-inch black faux-leather string, allowing it to be worn safely while preserving the authenticity of the ancient element.

Features

Authentic Ancient Egyptian faience, turquoise-toned with natural ageing.

Attractive stylised torso/figure-shaped form.

Mounted as a modern pendant; fully removable if the buyer prefers.

Approx. 2 cm in height — a classic amulet size for personal protection.

A fine piece suitable for collectors of Egyptian antiquities or wearable ancient art.

Condition

Good condition for its age. Minor surface wear, glaze erosion, and patination consistent with archaeological origin. No modern restoration.

Notes

– The string is modern; only the amulet is ancient.
– Sold with a certificate of authenticity and all legally required documentation for the trade of ancient artefacts.
– Please refer to the photos for an accurate impression of the item.



****Please note: Orders shipped outside the EU may be subject to customs fees and import duties.**** (7)

Final bid
€ 25
Peter Reynaers
Expert
Estimate  € 160 - € 200

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