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Small Bottle of Ancient Egyptian Beads

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Small bottle of ancient Egyptian “mummy-beads”. Ancient Egypt. New Kingdom to Late Period, c. 1570-535 BC. Multicolored faience beads. Faience was a porcelain/glass-like material revered by the ancient Egyptians which turned bright colors when fired in the kiln. Bottle measures about 1 inch tall with cork and beads can be poured out if desired. Beads excavated outside Thebes, Middle Egypt.

Product Details
  • Measurements
    0.5"L x 0.5"W x 1"H
  • OriginEgypt

— Ex-Nomis Antiquities; Ex-Simonian Family Collection, Switzerland, Collected In The 1960s
— Bottle: 1" H With Cork

— Each bottle contains around 20-25 beads of various shapes and colors. Every assortment is slightly different. The one you will receive will not necessarily be the same as pictured.

This piece is accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.

FAQ
What dynasty do the beads originate from?

These were made between the 18th Dynasty and 26th Dynasty or so (c. 1570-535 BC).

What are the beads made of? Are they glass or stone?

These are made of faience, crafted of faience, a porcelain/glass-like material
which turned bright colors when fired in the kiln and was revered by the ancient Egyptians because of their wonderful colors.

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    Canada, United States
  • Shipping Policy
    Standard Ground Shipping
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    2-3 weeks ⓘ
  • Return Policy
    Final sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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