An Egyptian Carnelian Poppy Bead Necklace, 18th Dynasty, Amarna Period, ca. 1364 - 1347 BCE Amulets - GGSA Dimensions: Length: 8 3/4 inches

Dimensions: Length: 8 3/4 inches (22

garnets have held a place in ritual symbolism

minor chips to foot that do not detract

It has been modern set on a 14K gold pendant with an 18K yellow gold adjustable chain

and treasure of his reign discovered in a temple at Ṭawd

An Egyptian Carnelian Poppy Bead Necklace, 18th Dynasty, Amarna Period, ca. 1364 - 1347 BCE Amulets - GGSA Dimensions: Length: 8 3/4 inchesThis elegant necklace features a stunning combination of gold barrel beads and semi transparent carnelian poppy beads. The design consists of ten bright carnelian poppy beads, hand carved with intricate detail, interspersed with 26 tiny gold barrel beads and delicate carnelian spacer beads. Floral bead types, particularly depicting poppies and cornflowers, were among the most popular designs in New Kingdom Egypt, often found in single strand necklaces