Terracotta, 2.95 grams; 17 inches long. Circa 30 BC-300 AD. An ancient Egyptian terracotta bead necklace re-strung and fitted with modern clasp. From the Coptic period, the time following suicide of Queen Cleopatra. This was when Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire, and the Coptic Christian church was formed by St. Mark. Extremely fine condition. This is your chance to wear or gift jewellery that could have been worn over 2,000 years ago.