Lot 827
Elegant Necklace from Egypt. Circa 3000 BC to 1875. Beads all found in Egypt. Most of necklace comprised with well-colored coral beads, generally 18th-19th century, with maybe a few from the Roman Period. The best are the exceptional tubular beads in a nearly transparent, mottled black and green, hard serpentine. These are Pre-Dynastic to Middle Kingdom, and show the fine craftsmanship seen in the time when quality beads were still true luxury items. Necklace length: 16-1/2". A very fine piece!
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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| Realized $489 |
