Lot 1403
Mummy Beads Necklace, Late Period, ca. 747- 30 BC. One strand of strung mummy beads in a beautifully colorful modern necklace setting. 15" necklace with silver clasp.
During the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under pharaoh Narmer-Menes, the first ruler of Dynasty I about 3200 BC, the ancient Egyptian elite relied upon faience beads for the design of their jewelry. One can, therefore, state quite confidently that faience beads are the single most distinctive element incorporated into the design of every luxurious example of Egyptian jewelry from that period.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
Ex private Swiss collection of S.O.S 1972
in 1960's.
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| Realized $204 |
