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Egyptian Amethyst Bead Necklace with Scaraboid Egyptian Amethyst Bead Necklace with Scaraboid Egyptian Amethyst Bead Necklace with Scaraboid
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LOT 0040

Egyptian Amethyst Bead Necklace with Scaraboid

MIDDLE KINGDOM, 2010-1961 B.C. AND LATER

18 1/2 in. (28.7 grams, 47 cm long).

Restrung using oblate amethyst beads, lavender-coloured scaraboid to the centre with incised anatomical detailing; modern clasp.

Provenance

Acquired 1930-1940.
From an early 20th century collection, London, UK.

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LOT 0040

Egyptian Amethyst Bead Necklace with Scaraboid

Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)

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