* An Egyptian Carnelian and Faience Bead and Pendant Necklace, New Kingdom, ca 1 - $14,000 - (Washington, DC)

Single strand carnelian necklace composed of a central green jasper drop bead, two carnelian fly pendants and seven carnelian cornflower bud pendants, interspersed with various faience amulets and beads including seated Harpocrates, head of Hathor, Taweret, Bes and Isis.Condition: Restrung for wearing, with 18K gold s-clasp, all pendant beads are intact and in very good condition overall.Dimensions: length: 16 1/2 inches (41.9 cm)Provenance: Private NY collection acquired in Egypt between 1900 and 1907 and ex. Sotheby Parke Bernet, 3/20/1968, lot #52.

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