Provenance: private collection from England
Possession of such an amulet was believed to grant the deceased access to sacred spells and magical texts essential for navigating the afterlife
the infant son of Isis and Horus
with black high boots protecting his feet
offering a rare glimpse into the sophisticated craftsmanship and hierarchical structure of Moche society
Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace africanmasks Provenance: private collection from EnglandNew Kingdom Period to Late Period, c. 1070600 BC, Egypt A magnificent ancient Egyptian necklace, restrung for preservation, composed of faience beads arranged in a striking interplay of shapes and colors. The main strand is formed of long turquoise tubular beads, interspaced with smaller disc shaped spacers in red, black, blue, brown, and white, creating a rhythmic balance of form and hue that reflects the refined artistry of Egyptian jewelry making.