Lot 898
Ex Breasted Faience and Glass Necklace. Egypt, c. New Kingdom - Roman Period, c. 1500 BC. - 200 AD. Necklace comprised of 32 graduated blue-green spherical faience beads flanking a much larger central one. Alternating with these are especially fine spacer beads of Roman "gold glass." These in turn flanked by green mummy beads and silver rosettes. Necklace cord-strung, with 14 kt gold clasp. Beads choice, and free of damage. Length: 24"; the silver beads probably not ancient.
Estimated Value $850 - 1,200.
Ex James Breasted Collection, by gift from him to his niece, the late Isabella Breasted. A copy of items from him that were appraised by the Merrin Gallery, in New York in 1992 for Miss Breasted, accompanies this lot. This is the last item on the list.
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