Lot 2788
A Fine Faience Bead, with Twin Eyes of Horus. Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 1075-664 BC. The bead barrel-shaped, well molded, with an excellent, richly colored turquoise blue glaze. The design is replicated on each half of the bead, with one being the mirror image of the other. Each side with an udjat, the Sacred Eye of the Egyptian god, Horus. The brows and pupils with added black glaze. Dividing the the two eyes, a pair of leaf shapes with herringbone pattern. But for trivial edge chip, the bead intact and choice, the glaze fine and glossy. Lenghth: 1-1/4". Excellent example of the type, which is scarce, and even more so in this condition. In the marketplace, over the past decade, prices on boldly colored faience amulets and objects have been rising steadily. Added to this is the market for exotic and unusual beads by a growing collector base. Desirable!
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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