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LOT 0022

Egyptian Hardstone and Faience Necklace

LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.

27 1/2 in. (35 grams, 70 cm).

Comprising groups of three oval carnelian beads with interstitial biconvex and annular beads, a turquoise faience ribbed tubular bead and an irregular polyhedral carnelian centrepiece.

Provenance

From the private collection of the late Mrs Belinda Ellison, long time member of the Egyptian Exploration Society, c.1940-2020.

CONDITION
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LOT 0022

Egyptian Hardstone and Faience Necklace

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

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