An Egyptian Red Jasper Poppy Bead, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE
EJ2416
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A large group of New Kingdom bead types are based on flowers or their buds. These elements are found in single strands of beads as well as broad collars, although flowers as components of broad collars seem to be most common after Hatshepsut's time. Two of the most popular floral beads depict the buds of poppies and of cornflowers, such as this pretty pendant example. Hand-carved from bright red-orange jasper, considered the "par excellence" of all red stones by the ancient Egyptians and linked with energy, dynamism, power, even life itself, these flowers were staples of the Egyptian garden and were used to fashion fresh bouquets for shrines and floral broad collars.
Medium: Red Jasper
Dimensions: Bead length: 1.6 cm (0.62 inches). Strung on an 18K gold chain adjustable up to 18 inches
Condition: The bead is intact and in excellent condition.
Provenance: Goddard (1869-1925) and Josephine Cook DuBois (1864-1961) Collection USA (part) acquired in Egypt, circa 1901-1907; thence by descent to grandson George DuBois, then passed to his wife Judith on his death; by decent to the present owner.
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