Well packaged, quickly sent and quickly delivered. Item as described on the many pictures.
View translationAncient Egypt, Late Period Earrings with Egyptian faience and carnelian beads
No. 92852197
Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.
Earrings with Egyptian faience and carnelian beads, restrung with modern materials and fittings.
Total length: ± 46 mm (including hooks)
Diameter beads: ± 4,6 mm
Good condition and wearable. Restrung with professional new materials and decorative spacer beads. All metal spacer beads, fastenings, etc. are new (gold-plated). Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Ancient beads:
All authentic ancient beads are slightly different in shape or colour shade and show different signs of wear or iridescence. This adds to the charm of each piece and makes every composition unique.
CARNELIAN
The Egyptians believed carnelian had magical powers; it was believed it could ward off evil, help the blood circulation and make the skin look healthy and youthful.
Carnelian was known as the 'Blood of Isis' (Goddess of nature and guide of souls to the Underworld). Accordingly, a carnelian amulet called a 'thet' was placed on mummies to assist the dead in their journey to the afterlife.
The Egyptian faith in carnelian was so strong that, along with turquoise and lapis lazuli, it was the most used stone in ancient Egyptian jewellery.
FAIENCE
Faience was very popular and widely used in ancient Egypt. The earliest evidence of faience production was discovered in a 7500 year old workshop near the temple in Abydos. The production and style of faience changed through Egyptian history.
Different colourants were used for aesthetic and symbolic purposes, or to imitate the more expensive and rare semi-precious gemstones like turquoise, carnelian, lapis lazuli, garnets or obsidian. Egyptians believed that faience in the colour of gemstones had the same properties. Red had protective powers, dark lapis blue gave strength, courage and wisdom, bright turquoise was associated with fertility and offered protection to the wearer.
As faience was more available than semi-precious gemstones it became a popular and widely used material for small objects like scarabs and other forms of amulets, beads, jewellery, small size statuettes, cosmetic vessels and ritual objects.
In ancient Egypt, faience objects were seen as magical, reflecting the eternal shimmer of the sun and infused with the powers of rebirth and sparkle with the brilliance of eternity.
Seller's Story
SHIPPING INFO:
Due to insurance procedures combining shipments is ONLY possible in case of a combined payment (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel). This is also the case if you accept an offer after the auction and make a separate payment. Manually combining afterwards is not possible.
For smooth processing, please ensure that the shipping address is complete and correct BEFORE paying. Any changes you make after your payment are not automatically passed on to us.
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COA: For insurance purposes, we offer an additional Certificate of Authenticity for every item sold over €100. This can be requested within 20 days of the auction date.
All certificates are digital (PDF format) and are not included in the package. Buyers will receive the instructions when your order is shipped. Follow this procedure for a smooth process. -------------------------------------------- ---- ---------------------------
INSURANCE: All our packages are shipped with external insurance. Missing parcels must be reported within 14 days. Monitor the online tracking and report any problems to us in a timely manner.
In the event of damage, please write a reservation on the delivery note, keep all packaging, take photos of the damage and report the problem to us immediately. ---------
IMPORTANT FOR BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU:
Due to customs regulations, we cannot ship to countries outside the E.U. Before bidding, please make sure you have an EU shipping address.
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Thank you very much and we wish you good luck with bidding!
-AntiqueShopping-
Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.
Earrings with Egyptian faience and carnelian beads, restrung with modern materials and fittings.
Total length: ± 46 mm (including hooks)
Diameter beads: ± 4,6 mm
Good condition and wearable. Restrung with professional new materials and decorative spacer beads. All metal spacer beads, fastenings, etc. are new (gold-plated). Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Ancient beads:
All authentic ancient beads are slightly different in shape or colour shade and show different signs of wear or iridescence. This adds to the charm of each piece and makes every composition unique.
CARNELIAN
The Egyptians believed carnelian had magical powers; it was believed it could ward off evil, help the blood circulation and make the skin look healthy and youthful.
Carnelian was known as the 'Blood of Isis' (Goddess of nature and guide of souls to the Underworld). Accordingly, a carnelian amulet called a 'thet' was placed on mummies to assist the dead in their journey to the afterlife.
The Egyptian faith in carnelian was so strong that, along with turquoise and lapis lazuli, it was the most used stone in ancient Egyptian jewellery.
FAIENCE
Faience was very popular and widely used in ancient Egypt. The earliest evidence of faience production was discovered in a 7500 year old workshop near the temple in Abydos. The production and style of faience changed through Egyptian history.
Different colourants were used for aesthetic and symbolic purposes, or to imitate the more expensive and rare semi-precious gemstones like turquoise, carnelian, lapis lazuli, garnets or obsidian. Egyptians believed that faience in the colour of gemstones had the same properties. Red had protective powers, dark lapis blue gave strength, courage and wisdom, bright turquoise was associated with fertility and offered protection to the wearer.
As faience was more available than semi-precious gemstones it became a popular and widely used material for small objects like scarabs and other forms of amulets, beads, jewellery, small size statuettes, cosmetic vessels and ritual objects.
In ancient Egypt, faience objects were seen as magical, reflecting the eternal shimmer of the sun and infused with the powers of rebirth and sparkle with the brilliance of eternity.
Seller's Story
SHIPPING INFO:
Due to insurance procedures combining shipments is ONLY possible in case of a combined payment (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel). This is also the case if you accept an offer after the auction and make a separate payment. Manually combining afterwards is not possible.
For smooth processing, please ensure that the shipping address is complete and correct BEFORE paying. Any changes you make after your payment are not automatically passed on to us.
-----------------------------------------------------------
COA: For insurance purposes, we offer an additional Certificate of Authenticity for every item sold over €100. This can be requested within 20 days of the auction date.
All certificates are digital (PDF format) and are not included in the package. Buyers will receive the instructions when your order is shipped. Follow this procedure for a smooth process. -------------------------------------------- ---- ---------------------------
INSURANCE: All our packages are shipped with external insurance. Missing parcels must be reported within 14 days. Monitor the online tracking and report any problems to us in a timely manner.
In the event of damage, please write a reservation on the delivery note, keep all packaging, take photos of the damage and report the problem to us immediately. ---------
IMPORTANT FOR BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU:
Due to customs regulations, we cannot ship to countries outside the E.U. Before bidding, please make sure you have an EU shipping address.
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Thank you very much and we wish you good luck with bidding!
-AntiqueShopping-
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Name of object
Earrings with Egyptian faience and carnelian beads
Century/ Timeframe
664-332 BC
Provenance
Gallery/ Antique Dealer
Country of Origin
Ancient Egypt
Condition
Good
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goede verzending. perfect op tijd. prima service.
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View translationGreat experience! The item is beautiful; the seller assisted me with a shipping question promptly, and the item arrived wonderfully packaged. I am very happy
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View translationBeautiful item in good shape en delivered very quickly! Perfect service.
View translationZuviel Geld bezahlt für schlechte Qualität. Die Pfeilspitze ist sehr gut, aber alles Andere ist billig verarbeitet und entspricht nicht meinen Vorstellungen. Auch die Lieferung war sehr lange. Pech !!
View translationEverything arrived quickly and well packaged, the items are as described and shown on the pictures
View translation2434 reviews (332 in last 12 months)
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Well packaged, quickly sent and quickly delivered. Item as described on the many pictures.
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The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.