New Egyptian Revival Chandelier Earrings Faience Style Beads Art Deco Mummy

New Egyptian Revival Chandelier Earrings Faience Style Beads Art Deco Mummy These colorful beads were originally crafted in ancient times out of clay-like faience. This normally plain-colored material turned vibrant shades of yellow, green, turquoise, red, brown, auburn, orange, and blue when fired. When a person was laid to rest, these beads were woven into intricate net-like shrouds depicting the deceased in youth, gods, animals and other motifs. These shrouds were then laid across the sarcophagus before the tomb was finally closed. Part of large buyout of former Manhattan jewelry store that was shuttered in the 1980's. No markings or stamps noted. Souvenir/ museum gift shop quality. Item is new without tags/box; no flaws unless otherwise noted; please see photos for complete condition assessment.