Ancient Egypt

Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Necklace with Egyptian Lapis Lazuli and semi-precious turquoise beads. The authentic ancient beads are restrung with modern materials and fittings. Total length: ± 43 cm Central bead: ± 16x 13,2 mm maximum Condition: good solid condition and wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for every lot with a hammer price of € 100 or more. -> Lapis Lazuli was associated with strength, courage, royalty, wisdom and truth. The dark blue colour reminded the Egyptian of the night skies and the gold pyrite flecks as the stars. It was favoured by the Egyptian pharaohs and was famously used in the burial mask of King Tutankhamen. -> Turquoise was a prized possession for ancient Egyptians and their Pharaohs. The iconic burial mask of Tutankhamun was extravagantly adorned with this gemstone. Its light blue-green colour was greatly valued by the ancient Egyptians who associated it with fertility and vegetation. The ancient Egyptians believed it protected all those who wore it. At the end of the 5th Millennium BC the Egyptians started making faience. This allowed them to imitate the highly prized and rare semi-precious turquoise gemstones and produce it in higher quantities.

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