{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-jasper-and-faience-beads-pendant-circa-1500-400-bc","title":"Ancient Egyptian Jasper and faience Beads Pendant – circa 1500–400 BC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Egyptian Jasper and Faience Beads Pendant – circa 1500–400 BC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: Jasper and faience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Approx. 3.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: Approx. 4 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounted on: Modern 17-inch faux leather cord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful ancient Egyptian pendant composed of ancient jasper and faience beads, displaying an attractive combination of natural earthy tones and characteristic Egyptian blue-green colouring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJasper was valued in ancient Egypt for its durability, colour and symbolic associations, while faience was one of the most distinctive materials used for Egyptian amulets and beads. Its blue-green tones were closely associated with regeneration, fertility, life and the Nile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of stone and faience creates a striking wearable composition, bringing together materials commonly used in ancient Egyptian personal adornment and amuletic jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ancient elements show natural surface wear, patination and weathering consistent with age. They have been mounted on a modern cord for contemporary wear or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating: New Kingdom to Late Period, circa 1500–400 BC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Ancient surface wear, patination and minor imperfections consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: From an old European collection, acquired before 2000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounted: Modern 17-inch faux leather cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorabiala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58906813432182,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1376\/3958\/files\/IMG_0158.heic?v=1791318153","url":"https:\/\/dorabiala.com\/products\/ancient-egyptian-jasper-and-faience-beads-pendant-circa-1500-400-bc","provider":"Dorabiala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}