A pair of Egyptian Carnelian Ball Bead earrings, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2141 - 2122 BCE Amulets - Protection framed in a crescent emerging

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 is a digital download of the original 28-page catalog

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

the sealed tablet inside was considered binding

a type of mosaic glass

A pair of Egyptian Carnelian Ball Bead earrings, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2141 - 2122 BCE Amulets - Protection framed in a crescent emergingHand 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: