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 Silver Lobsterlock (925). - Total length: 47 cm. Hanger 2 cm. Average bead size: 3-4 mm. - Turquoise was very closely associated with the Goddess of Joy and Fertility, Hathor, who was one of the most important divinities in Ancient Egypt. - The Wedjat/Udjat or Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol for protection, nobility and good health. These amulets were worn and given for protection in life and death. - See last picture as a parallel: https://www.bmimages.com/preview.asp?image=00098767001 Registered shipping. Provenance/Known History: Ancient Egyptian Turquoise and Faience beads: Ex. Private UK collection. Collected before 1970. After that J.T.O., The Netherlands. Ancient Egyptian Faience Eye of Horus amulet: Ex. Private UK collection. Collected before 1970. After that A.A. Gallery, UK. Important information: - A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot. - 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.