A pair of Egyptian Carnelian Ball Bead earrings, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2141 - 2122 BCE Amulets - Protection the piece illustrates the Egyptians'

the piece illustrates the Egyptians' appreciation for richly colored natural stones and the technical sophistication achieved in 18th Dynasty beadwork

possibly acquired from Giovanni d’Anastasi

framed in a crescent emerging from a lion mask at the base of the figure and terminating in a pair of caprid heads with ribbed collars

This elegant cosmetic vessel is made of blue-green faience and consists of two joined kohl jars modeled in the shape of stylized Nile water vases

A pair of Egyptian Carnelian Ball Bead earrings, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2141 - 2122 BCE Amulets - Protection the piece illustrates the Egyptians'Hand carved by the ancient Egyptians, these bright orange carnelian ball beads create a lovely pair of drop earrings with 14 karat white gold posts, featuring an open circle design set with eighteen 0. 005 ct. round white diamonds (I1 clarity G, H color; 0. 18CTTW pair). Carnelian was one of the six most prized semi precious stones by the ancient Egyptians. It is endowed with the magical properties of power, courage, healing, and protection. Medium: