Two Carnelian Necklaces Middle Kingdom (2)

Two Middle Kingdom Carnelian Necklaces. 1. Necklace of Carnelian Beads (M1176). A long restrung necklace consisting of spherical beads in carnelian. Middle Kingdom or later. L. Bjuggren coll. Purchased in the 1960s to 70s from the State antiquities dealer near the Luxor Temple. Acquired in 2001. 2. Choker of Carnelian Beads (M865). A restrung choker necklace consisting of 13 rectangular beads in reddish-orange carnelian in the shape of plaques with rounded edges and a groove down the center of each side. The beads are drilled with two parallel holes for a double strand of cord. Middle Kingdom. From an old US collection, acquired in 1998. (2) This lot is part of a large private collection of Egyptian antiquities at auction at Lauritz.com Roskilde until 29-31 March 2016. and read .