An Egyptian Azure-glazed Scarab Necklace
18th Dynasty, Amarna Period ca 1360 BC
An exceptional necklace with antique fine-link gold chain. Three pairs of fine blue glazed faience scaraboids, one a faintly marked scarab, dangle from the necklace chain on either side of the central faience pendant.
From the lower two scaraboids, two smaller examples balance the effect beautifully. The bright blue central stone is in a gold setting with two dangling scaraboid stones attached. Length: 16 inches (40.6 centimeters) in size.
The purpose of this jewellery is occasionally used for functions.
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