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CIRCA 400 A.D.
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A COPTIC SILVER OPENWORK CROSS
CIRCA 400 A.D.
Two parts hinged to fold back and stand upright, decorated with chased zigzags, punched circles and crosses, suspension loop above, 3.7/8 in. (9.9 cm.) long; an Egyptian polychrome glazed composition bead necklace composed of elongated white, grey and yellow 'faience' spacer beads hung with a turquoise shrine amulet containing two seated deities with standing goddesses and Bes on the sides and back, restrung with modern clasp, 20 in. (50.7 cm.) long; and another turquoise glazed composition 'mummy' bead necklace with long cylindrical beads interspersed with turquoise disc beads and yellow and cream spacers, restrung with modern clasp, 23½ in. (59.7 cm.) long (3)
CIRCA 400 A.D.
Two parts hinged to fold back and stand upright, decorated with chased zigzags, punched circles and crosses, suspension loop above, 3.7/8 in. (9.9 cm.) long; an Egyptian polychrome glazed composition bead necklace composed of elongated white, grey and yellow 'faience' spacer beads hung with a turquoise shrine amulet containing two seated deities with standing goddesses and Bes on the sides and back, restrung with modern clasp, 20 in. (50.7 cm.) long; and another turquoise glazed composition 'mummy' bead necklace with long cylindrical beads interspersed with turquoise disc beads and yellow and cream spacers, restrung with modern clasp, 23½ in. (59.7 cm.) long (3)
Sale room notice
The silver cross is probably 19th Century.