Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace africanmasks fitzmuseum

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The wide array of colors were chosen to to mimic the colors of precious gemstones

due to its distinctive paneling style

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Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace africanmasks fitzmuseumNew Kingdom Period to Late Period, c. 1070600 BC, Egypt A magnificent ancient Egyptian necklace, restrung for preservation, composed of faience beads arranged in a striking interplay of shapes and colors. The main strand is formed of long turquoise tubular beads, interspaced with smaller disc shaped spacers in red, black, blue, brown, and white, creating a rhythmic balance of form and hue that reflects the refined artistry of Egyptian jewelry making.