古埃及 Faience 烏沙卜提 - 10.5 cm
編號 83311613
古埃及 埃及彩陶和紅玉髓珠吊墜和耳環
編號 83311613
古埃及 埃及彩陶和紅玉髓珠吊墜和耳環
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Pendant and earrings with Egyptian faience and carnelian beads, restrung with modern materials and fittings. The authentic Egyptian beads are from the Amarna to Late Period (1550-332 BC).
Pendant:
Length: ± 51,1 mm
Diameter beads: ± 10 mm maximum
Earrings:
Total length: ± 50 mm including hooks
Diameter beads: ± 7,5 mm maximum
Good condition and wearable. Restrung with ancient beads, professional new materials and decorative spacer beads. All metal spacer beads, fastenings, etc. are new (gold-plated). Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
HISTORY
The Egyptians believed carnelian had magical powers; it was believed it could ward off evil, help the blood circulation and make the skin look healthy and youthful.
Carnelian was known as the 'Blood of Isis' (Goddess of nature and guide of souls to the Underworld). Accordingly, a carnelian amulet called a 'thet' was placed on mummies to assist the dead in their journey to the afterlife.
The Egyptian faith in carnelian was so strong that, along with turquoise and lapis lazuli, it was the most used stone in ancient Egyptian jewellery.