Faience, 10.99 grams, 49 cm. Mainly 11th-10th century BC, 3rd Intermediate Period (21st-25th Dynasties). A restrung necklace of disc and tubular beads in white, cream, leaf-green and blue-green faience with central motif of the wedjat or 'eye of Horus' in blue-green faience with white and black detailing. Reference: Dubin, L.S. The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, London, 2006, p.38-44. Very fine condition, modern clasp. Provenance: from an old collection.