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Descripción : Ancient Egypt, Late Period, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A pretty collection of ancient dark green faience tube beads and pale brown/ocher yellow faience seed beads, strung using modern materials, with an ancient bright blue faience menat amulet at its center. The menat, which looks to modern eyes like a keyhole, was a symbol of powerful women. The menat was a ceremonial item associated with the goddess Hathor, and her priestesses are commonly shown holding the emblem. Queens and ladies-in-waiting could also wear and/or carry the symbol. A lovely necklace comprised of ancient beads and modern sterling silver findings. Length of strand: 17.5 L (44.4 cm), size of amulet: 1 H (2.5 cm) Provenance: ex private Los Angeles County, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #132229

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