Ancient Egyptian Terracotta Beaded necklace. - 40 cm (No reserve price)

Re-engaged terracotta bead necklace – Ancient Egypt Elegant necklace composed of numerous terracotta beads, from ancient Egyptian tradition, currently strung to form a long strand of approximately 40 cm in length. The beads, small in size —approximately 4 to 10 mm—, feature a distinctive discoidal and cylindrical shape, with slight irregularities inherent to their manual production. They retain an attractive range of natural tones, from ochres and sands to browns and darker earthy hues, creating a particularly harmonious overall effect. The matte surface, color variations, and small signs of wear contribute to the piece’s marked archaeological presence. The considerable length of the necklace allows the rhythmic sequence of the beads to be appreciated and gives it an important decorative impact, whether displayed in a case or presented on a support. Cultural origin: Ancient Egypt Material: Terracotta Total length: approximately 100 cm Bead diameter: approximately 4 mm Condition: consistent with its age, showing wear, deposits, and tonal variations typical of the material. A piece of intimate, evocative character, representative of the tradition of personal ornamentation in ancient Egypt, especially attractive for a collection of Mediterranean and Eastern archaeology.

Estimate:£418.79

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