Ancient Egyptian "Mummy-Bead" Jewelry
Dynasty XXVI, circa 664 -- 535 BC

These colorful beads were individually crafted in ancient times out of clay-like faience. This normally plain-colored material turned vibrant shades of yellow, green, turquiose, red, brown, auburn, orange, and blue when fired. When a person was laid to rest, these beads would have been were woven into intricate net-like shrouds depicting the deceased in youth, gods, animals and other motifs. These shrouds were then laid across the sarcophagus before the tomb was finally closed. Over the centuries, the original twine which held the beads together decomposed and the tombs were eventually churned right into the desert sand. These beads come from a well-respected Swiss collection, acquired in the 1960's.

The beads have been re-strung on sturdy flexible wire with sterling silver clasps and findings, and are perfectly wearable. I can make custom bead necklaces using original amulets and udjats. Please contact me for details!
Egyptian bead necklaces:
Faience beads dating from Egypt's 26th Dynasty, 664-535 BC.
Re-strung on sturdy Softflex with silver clasps, each necklace measures approx. 19 inches long; exact pieces vary. Fantastic gift idea! Extremely rare in this quality. Beads are ex-Simonian family collection, Switzerland. #EGB455: $199
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664-535 BC. Gorgeous necklace comprised of high-quality ancient blue and yellow faience beads. Single strand with clasp in back, splitting into 5 strands across the front. Measures 18.5" long. Very nice! #20940: $375
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664-535 BC. Gorgeous necklace comprised of high-quality ancient blue faience tube beads interspersed with fine yellow, green, red, blue and black disk beads. Single strand with clasp in back splits into 5 strands across the front. Measures 18" long. Beautiful! #20930: $499
Beautiful 26th Dynasty bead necklace. 664-535 BC. Made entirely of desirable and rare intact tube-beads. Six strands hang across the neckline, one strand of beads behind. Beads range from deep, aqua blue to light olive green. Measures 18 inches, end-to-end. A real beauty! Beads are ex-Simonian family collection, Switzerland. #EGB457: $299
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664-535 BC. Beautiful necklace composed of colorful faience disk beads interspersed with light blue and green long faience tube beads. Re-strung on sturdy necklace wire with silver clasp. Beads are ex-Simonian family collection, Switzerland. 20" long. #21609: $250
Small bottle of assorted mummy-beads!
26th Dynasty, 664-535 BC. Bottle measures about 1 inch tall with cork... beads can be poured out if desired. Each contains around 20-25 beads of various shapes and colors. Great small gift idea! #bot910: $75
Egyptian bead earrings: 26th Dynasty, 664-535 BC
Styles and colors vary. #EGB121: $125 SOLD

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NEW ARRIVALS
Ancient Egypt, 3rd Intermediate to Late Period, 1075 - 332 BC. Beautiful faience bead, amulet & scarab necklace. Comprised of green to blue faience tubular beads separated by multi-colored disc beads. Interspersed throughout are 6 faience scarabs, two large Wedjats, or "Eye of Horus" amulets and a central bead in the form of a feline head. Nicely strung with a modern clasp and ready to wear. 28" (70.4 cm) long. Ex Ohio collection, ex-museum deaccession. Fantastic piece! #0145: $525 SOLD
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664-535 BC. Great necklace comprised of multicolored faience disc beads. Blue faience amulet of the ibis-headed god Thoth at the center. Necklace measures 18.5", amulet measures 11/16". #0185: $299 SOLD
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664-535 BC. Fantastic necklace comprised of multicolored faience disc beads. With it is strung a modern silver udjat "Eye of Horus" with uraeus (cobra). A very striking piece! Exceptional quality black, yellow, blue, green and red beads, these are the "cream of the crop"! Measures 16 1/4" (70 mm) long. #0216: $299 SOLD

Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664-535 BC. Fantastic necklace comprised of high-quality ancient blue, red, black and green faience disc and tube beads. Strung with a large and highly-detailed torso of an ushabti. The ushabti has a pleasant expression on its face, and the head band, seed bag and pick and hoe are nicely detailed in black paint. Necklace measures over 20 inches long, the ushabti measures 1 1/2" (39 mm) tall! Ex-Simoneon family collection, Switzerland. A fantastic piece of jewelry! #3266: $575 SOLD
Egypt, Late period, 664-525 BC. Beautiful necklace of cobalt blue faience tube beads, handsomely strung with two modern lotus-shaped elements and a silver clasp. Design is a single strand splitting into six strands with nice effect. 18 3/4" (47.7 cm) long. An attractive necklace with extremely high quality faience beads. Nearly impossible to get this quality any more! #9157: $450 SOLD

Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664-535 BC. Fantastic necklace comprised of high-quality ancient blue, red, black and green faience disc and tube beads. Strung with a large and highly-detailed torso of an ushabti. The ushabti has a pleasant expression on its face, and the head band and pick and hoe are nicely detailed in black paint. Necklace measures over 20 inches long, the ushabti measures 1 1/2" (39 mm) tall! Ex-Simonian family collection, Switzerland. A fantastic piece of jewelry! #20908: $575 SOLD
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664-535 BC. Long, rustic necklace comprised of blue and green faience tube beads, separated by light colored faience disc beads. Some of the beads are broken, most have earthen encrustation. The beads are as-found from the tomb! Nice rugged/rustic appearance. Tied on a string. Measures 30 1/2 inches. #0180: $150 SOLD
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664-535 BC. Gorgeous necklace comprised of multicolored faience disc and tube beads. Measures 23 1/2" (60 cm) long. Ex old Los Angeles collection, acquired in the 1960's. #0208: $249 SOLD
Ancient Egypt. Late Period, 26th Dynasty. Fantastic and long necklace comprised of high-quality blue faience tube beads and disc beads of red, yellow, blue and black. An awesome piece! Re-strung with silver clasp. Measures 23" (585 mm) long. Best quality beads around! #4074: $275 SOLD
Ancient Egypt. Late Period, 26th Dynasty. Beautiful neclkace comprised of multicolor faience disc beads, strung with a large bright blue amulet at the center. The amulet also dates from the Late Period, and is likely a stylized Eye of Horus but is smooth on both sides with interesting serrated fringe around edges. Necklace measures 20" (515 mm) long, amulet measures 7/8" (22 mm). #4089: $250 SOLD
ALL SOLD:
Breathtaking 26th Dynasty Egyptian bead necklace. 664-535 BC. Made of very rare intact bright-blue faience tube-beads. Three strands hang across the neckline, one strand of beads behind. Measures 18 inches, end-to-end. A stunner! #EGB23: $350 SOLD
Egyptian bead necklace with large, intricately-detailed ushabti torso! 26th Dynasty, 664-535 BC. A gorgeous piece of jewelry... faience beads of bright yellow, red, black, green, and blue, with turquoise-colored faience tube beads. Amulet measures 1 1/2 inches tall and has layers of nice painted details. Necklace is 20" long with sterling silver clasps. A museum-quality piece! #2471: $399 SOLD
Egyptian bead necklace. 26th Dynasty, 664-535 BC. Contains an original 26th Dynasty faience amulet of Bes, the god of childbirth, merriment, song, and dance! A beautiful piece with lots of character. Necklace measures 18 1/2 inches long, amulet just under 3/4 inch tall. #1352: $299 SOLD
Egyptian multicolored faience disc-bead necklace. A beautiful necklace composed of multicolored faience disc beads, Late Period, c. 664 - 330 BC. The beads are of the highest quality and strung on modern cord in a style that has ten strands feeding into one at the back. Involves a lot of beads! Length 18" and ready to wear! #a625: $375 SOLD
Ancient Egyptian faience bead necklace, with a New Kingdom deep-red carnelian poppy pendant. The multicolored faience disk beads date from the Late Period, c. 664-535 BC, all are in perfect condition with vibrant glazes and glossy surfaces. The poppy pendant is dates from Egypt's New Kingdom (1570-1070 BC). Necklace measures 16 3/4" (425 mm), the amulet measures 9/16" (15 mm). Strung on modern cord and clasp and ready to wear! Ex Los Angeles private collection, ex-Simonian family collection, Switzerland.. #0211101- #4070: $325 SOLD
Egyptian bead necklace. 26th Dynasty, 664-535 BC. Contains an original 26th Dynasty faience Eye of Horus (Udjat) amulet, used to provide guidance and sight into the afterlife! Great detail. Necklace measures 19 1/4 inches long, amulet measures 5/8 inch. #1444: $299 SOLD
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664-535 BC. A fantastic mummy-bead mask. In colors of bright blue, yellow, black, white, purple and red. High quality ancient beads, re-strung into original configuration to reveal a beautiful and vibrant face. The mask, representing the face of the deceased, would have been attached to the wrappings of the mummy over the facial area, as shown in the photo of an example at left. It depicts the deceased wearing the beard of Osiris, a symbol of his/her hope for reincarnation. Amazing state of preservation! Ex-Simoneion family collection, Switzerland, c. 1950-1960. Very nice blue-green face with great features and nice fringe made of deep blue faience tube-beads. Nice light blue face with yellow "hair" and nose. Colors much nicer in person than these photos allow. 130x100 mm (5 x 4"). #8109x2: $425 SOLD
Egyptian bead necklace. 26th Dynasty, 664-535 BC. Contains an original 26th Dynasty faience head and shoulders of an ushabti, burial figure and servant to the deceased in the afterlife. Great detail! Necklace measures 17 inches long, amulet over 1 inch tall. Top and bottom-right pieces sold, one still available.

Egyptian ushabti necklace (PICTURED ON LEFT) #1426: $225 SOLD
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664-535 BC. Fantastic necklace comprised of high-quality ancient blue, red, black and green faience disc and tube beads. Strung with a large and highly-detailed torso of a green faience ushabti. The ushabti has a pleasant expression on its face, and the head band, seed bag and pick and hoe are nicely detailed in black paint. Necklace measures 20 1/2" long; shabti measures 1 1/2" tall and has some chalky areas. Ex-Simoneon family collection, Switzerland. A fantastic piece of jewelry! #85144: $525 SOLD