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THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, 1069-664 B.C.
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THREE EGYPTIAN INSCRIBED FAIENCE BEADS
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, 1069-664 B.C.
Of elongated ovoid form; one green and one black in color, each with a hieroglyphic inscription, reading: “First God’s Servant (Prophet) of Amun, Pay-nedjem," possibly referring to the High Priest of Amun Pay-nediem I or Pay-nediem II; and one light green in color, with the cartouche of the Kushite King Shabaqo (r. 716-702 B.C.) followed by a hieroglyphic inscription, reading: "May he live forever!"
Longest: 2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) long
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, 1069-664 B.C.
Of elongated ovoid form; one green and one black in color, each with a hieroglyphic inscription, reading: “First God’s Servant (Prophet) of Amun, Pay-nedjem," possibly referring to the High Priest of Amun Pay-nediem I or Pay-nediem II; and one light green in color, with the cartouche of the Kushite King Shabaqo (r. 716-702 B.C.) followed by a hieroglyphic inscription, reading: "May he live forever!"
Longest: 2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) long
Provenance
with Elias S. David (1891-1969), New York; thence by descent.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.