Egyptian 18th Dynasty faience rosette collection

E334

£600.00

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A group of blue and black glazed faience rosettes with pierced backs or sides for use as jewellery or clothing decoration.

Culture
Egypt, New Kingdom, probably 18th Dynasty, c. 1550-1292 BC

Size
1.6 to 2.3 cms diameter each rosette, board 5.6 x 12.4 cms

Condition
A very small chip on one rosette otherwise all intact. Sewn onto a mid 20th Century silk velvet display board

Provenance
Ex. private collection, Sussex, UK; formerly in a British collection acquired before 1970. A 1950’s/60’s dealer or auction catalogue description is attached to the back of the display board.

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