Lot 471
Two Fine Mummy Bead Necklaces, Modern Strung. "Mummy beads" are ceramic beads which were manufactured in ancient times from a baked earthen paste, which was self-glazing and was molded into various forms. Egyptian faience, or mummy beads were very common in burial ceremonies to send the ancient Egyptian into the afterlife.
Offered here are two necklaces with exceptionally fine mummy beads. Both necklaces are 19" in length one having only hundreds of tiny beads, the other tubular turquoise faience each spaced with 8 mummy beads.
Both pieces are quite striking and in excellent condition. Estimated Value $400 - 800
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