a pendant that can transport you to multiple points in history: ancient Egypt, and 1977. made during the King Tut tour in the late 1970s, this tribute piece is extremely detailed and the large stone mummy bead is expertly set in a bezel setting. it has the unique design feature of standing up while not being worn, so this can double as a pendant and an altar item
the pyramid-shaped setting has a faint brick-like design
sterling silver with a mummy bead that's likely faience (a substance made by mixing quartz, alkaline salts, lime, and mineral-based colorants)
sterling silver setting, artist signed for 1977
M E A S U R E M E N T S
measures ~36mm x ~68mm x ~16mm without bails
large jump ring bails are NOT soldered shut and have an 8mm opening
weighs 19.7g
C O N D I T I O N
in good vintage condition
this is a vintage artisan-made piece and it has an overall organic construction and feel
this pendant has surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved. polishing decisions are left to the buyer.
there are some minor bends and warbles in the pyramid-shaped setting and along the base beneath the mummy's feet
faience bead is in good condition with only minor surface wear, no large chips, cracks, or losses. it has a matte surface, which appears to be its original surface texture.
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