Description:

Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A necklace featuring a strand of modern carnelian and glass beads, centered with three ancient silver fly pendants. The components are strung in modern times with a lobster clasp for wearability. In ancient Egyptian culture, silver fly-shaped amulets symbolized bravery, persistence, and valor, often bestowed as military honors to distinguished soldiers and high-ranking officials. The fly, admired for its tenacity and resilience, embodied the enduring spirit of a warrior. Size of strand: 23.75" L (60.3 cm); fly: 1" L x 0.5" W (2.5 cm x 1.3 cm); silver quality: 91% to 94%

Provenance: ex-T.F. Holy Lands collection, formed since the 1960s; ex-London art market, 1990s

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  • Condition: Assembled and strung in modern times on a modern monofilament wire with a lobster clasp as a wearable piece.

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