A delicate ancient Egyptian silver bead, featuring a rounded shape. The bead has been perforated for suspension. The silver is now tarnished and the amulet features minor scratches and dark encrustations to the surface. Small indentations feature to the body. In ancient Egypt, amulets, beads, and jewellery were made out of a wide range of materials including faience, hardstone, lapis lazuli, carnelian, amethyst, jasper and metal. Among them, silver was considered the most precious for its rarity. Much of the metal during the time was imported from Western Asia, and items of silver were valued higher than those of gold until the New Kingdom. Measurements: H 0.4cm x W 0.5cm Weight: 0.18g Provenance: Ex French collection formed in the 1920’s. N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.** Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.