A gorgeous and detailed scarab bead. The bead is likely mid 20th Century and is made from faience, which is a type of glazed ceramic. These beads originated as Egyptian amulets and are said to symbolise rebirth and protection. This particular bead is a wonderful large size and resembles turquoise in appearance. It has a good tunnel through the middle to allow you to thread it onto a fine to mid gold chain. It has such a great look on the neck and makes a real statement.
The chains pictured are for display only.
Details:
Materials - Faience
Age - Mid 20th Century
Size - The bead measures approx 23.5mm by 17mm. The tunnel through the middle is around 4mm inner diameter
Condition - Excellent
Weight - 5.9g
A gorgeous and detailed scarab bead. The bead is likely mid 20th Century and is made from faience, which is a type of glazed ceramic. These beads originated as Egyptian amulets and are said to symbolise rebirth and protection. This particular bead is a wonderful large size and resembles turquoise in appearance. It has a good tunnel through the middle to allow you to thread it onto a fine to mid gold chain. It has such a great look on the neck and makes a real statement.
The chains pictured are for display only.
Details:
Materials - Faience
Age - Mid 20th Century
Size - The bead measures approx 23.5mm by 17mm. The tunnel through the middle is around 4mm inner diameter
Condition - Excellent
Weight - 5.9g
