IMPORTANT! Due to new custom regulations we can no longer ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. - Initially, gold was exclusively reserved for the use of Kings, and eventually for nobles, too. Gold was considered to be the skin of Gods and Goddesses in the Egyptian pantheon, and a Pharaoh might order his eternal resting place capped with a brilliant gold-plated pyramidion to reflect the blessings of the sun god Ra. - Silver was rare in Ancient Egypt, more precious than gold. Imported from Western Asia, it continued to be rare, and on lists of valuables, items of silver were listed above those of gold until the New Kingdom. - Strung on modern wire and Gold Filled Silver Earrings(925). - Total length: 5,5 cm. Average bead size: 5-6 mm. Gold is 22 ct+. Registered shipping. Provenance/Known History: Ancient Roman Glass beads: London Art Market, UK. Collected in the 1990's. After that A&O Gallery, UK. Ancient Egyptian Gold and Silver beads: Ex. Private Japanese collection. Collected in the 1970's. After that A&O Gallery, UK. Important information: - A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot. - Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.