Antico Egitto, Periodo tardo Corniola, Turchese (pietra semipreziosa) Collana con amuleto di papavero egiziano e perline

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Necklace with an Egyptian carnelian poppy amulet, carnelian and turquoise (semi-precious stone) beads. The poppy is pierced at the top to allow it to be worn as an amulet or talisman. The authentic ancient beads are carefully restrung with modern materials and fittings.

Total length: ± 46 cm
Poppy amulet: ± 12,9 x 5,7 mm

Good condition and wearable. Restrung with ancient beads, 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-document).

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.

HISTORY:
Poppy amulets often appear in association with healing, removal of pain and death. Amulets of this type also referred to Osiris, The Egyptian god of agriculture as well as death and the afterlife.

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.

Turquoise was a prized possession for ancient Egyptians and their Pharaohs. The iconic burial mask of Tutankhamun was extravagantly adorned with this gemstone.
Its light blue-green colour was greatly valued by the ancient Egyptians who associated it with fertility and vegetation. The ancient Egyptians believed it protected all those who wore it.