Ancient Egyptian 'Mummy Bead' Necklace
Blue and white faience, 6.83 grams; 45.00 cm; 18 inch. Late Period, circa 1000-300 BC. A pretty restrung ancient Egyptian necklace made of over 140 decorated net beads, blue and white mummy beads and one scarab bead (after the antique). This lovely Y-shaped necklace includes highly sought after ‘amulet’ beads in various shapes and different shades of blue and white. Extremely fine condition with modern clasp for it to be worn.