An Egyptian Carnelian, Red Jasper and Gold Bead Necklace, late 18th Dynasty, ca. 1350 - 1295 BCE Chains - 18K White Gold Marie-Louise Erlenmeyer

Marie-Louise Erlenmeyer

The present example is notable for its elegant proportions and restrained form

with one minor chip on the rim

” and “sepulchral meals

Condition: The bead is overall intact

An Egyptian Carnelian, Red Jasper and Gold Bead Necklace, late 18th Dynasty, ca. 1350 - 1295 BCE Chains - 18K White Gold Marie-Louise ErlenmeyerMany New Kingdom bead types are based on flowers or their buds. These elements are found in single strands of beads as well as broad collars, although flowers as components of broad collars seem to be most common after Hatshepsut's time. Two of the most popular floral beads depict the buds of poppies and of cornflowers, such as this lovely necklace. Hand carved from carnelian, a stone believed to hold magical powers, or red jasper, a stone considered