Description
Superb Ancient Egyptian necklace; composed of large Lapis Lazuli beads. The Lapis stone was a rare and expensive commodity for the Ancient Egyptians and was worn only by the highest social classes. The necklace is cleaned, beads conserved and ready for contemporary wear.
Materials: Ancient Egyptian Lapis Lazuli
Size: 520mm
Weight: 137grams
Date: Circa 1st Millenium BC
Provenance: From old British and European Collections; acquired between the 1950s – 1990s.
Comes with lifetime authenticity certificate.