An Egyptian bracelet composed of six cylindrical and two spherical blue-green feldspar beads restrung with nine modern vermeil (24 kt gold over sterling silver) beads and a 24 kt clasp. The feldspar beads are dated to the Middle Kingdom, 1995 - 1648 BC and are in excellent condition. Shipping is free and the bracelet measures 19.2 cm.
The feldspar beads were discovered in Egypt in the early 20th century and exported wit ...click for details
An unglazed Egyptian steatite scarab excavated in Egypt and dated 1550 - 1010 BC, the New Kingdom. The scarab measures 1.35 cm and is in excellent condition. The drill-hole is completely plugged and there is a trace of red paint on various sections of the item. The face is unmarked and the details are quite clear. Shipping is free.
The scarab is so-called because it was made in the shape of the sacred scarab beetle whic ...click for details
A quite different Egyptian serpentine scarab excavated in Egypt and dated ca. 1000 BC, ca. 21st Dynasty of the Third Intermediate Period. The scarab measures 2.05 cm and is in excellent condition. Shipping is free. The drill-hole is open for stringing and most details are very clear. A dirt encrustation is found in the incisions on the sides and the bottom. There are traces of hieroglyphs on the bottom.
