Very Old Black and White Diamond-Shaped Flat Slate Beads, Egypt - Rita Okrent Collection (AN186b)

Very Old Black and White Diamond-Shaped Flat Slate Beads, Egypt - Rita Okrent Collection (AN186b)Very Old Black and White Diamond Shaped Flat Slate Beads, Egypt. An unusual and interesting strand of beads. Likely to be at least 1000 years old. 62 beads. Mostly diamond shaped but some triangles and squares. 8 beads have significant damage, other beads have wear but are in good condition. Rita purchased this strand in Cairo in the 1980's and intended to use it for her own designs. Antiquity Item 186b

5 layer chevron beads

Cast brass oil lamp on a pedestal foot

Beads average 22

fair to very good condition

Ancient protective amulet representing the eye of Horus

1/2 of a bearded male

Purim gregors are used to make noise during the reading of the Purim story (from the Megillah)

Measurements: 33 inches / 81 cm of beads

Beads range from 11-14mm diameter

Pre-Columbian

African-made

Width 3 inches