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Egyptian Blue Faience Bead Necklace with Taweret Egyptian Blue Faience Bead Necklace with Taweret Egyptian Blue Faience Bead Necklace with Taweret Egyptian Blue Faience Bead Necklace with Taweret Egyptian Blue Faience Bead Necklace with Taweret Egyptian Blue Faience Bead Necklace with Taweret
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LOT 0005

Egyptian Blue Faience Bead Necklace with Taweret

PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 332-30 B.C.

10 7/8 in. (21.2 grams, 27.6 cm).

A restrung designer necklace composed of cylindrical and annular beads, central feature composed of polychrome annular beads flanking a Taweret amulet; modern clasp.

Provenance

Private collection, UK.

Footnotes

The ancient Egyptian goddess Taweret is mainly associated with fertility, childbirth, motherhood, and the protection of women during pregnancy and labour. She is depicted as a composite creature, combining various animal features, and is one of the more unique and striking deities in the Egyptian pantheon. Taweret’s name comes from the Egyptian word for "great" or "large" (tꜣwꜣrt), reflecting her formidable and protective nature.

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LOT 0005

Egyptian Blue Faience Bead Necklace with Taweret

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

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