{"product_id":"ej1923","title":"An Egyptian Carnelian Bead set as a pendant, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2017 - 1750 BCE","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its soft orange matrix and blood-red inclusions, this carnelian bead is just superb!  Hand-carved and polished over 4000 years ago by the ancient Egyptians, it is passionate but soothing, fiery and protective, mystical and metaphorical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlthough found in considerable quantities in both the Eastern Desert and Nubia, carnelian was deemed sufficiently valuable to be mentioned in ancient records alongside turquoise, silver, and lapis lazuli.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Egyptians believed carnelian was endowed with magical powers; it caused the blood to circulate smoothly throughout the body, made the skin healthy and youthful, and was capable of warding off evil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet as a pendant on a 20\" sterling silver chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExpected signs of wear that do not detract, intact and in very good condition overall.  A lovely example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Private English collection, acquired in the 1960s and then by descent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Magus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40552126349356,"sku":"EJ1923","price":585.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/3933\/4188\/products\/EJ1923_3.jpg?v=1659507680","url":"https:\/\/qrack-shop.myshopify.com\/en-nz\/products\/ej1923","provider":"qrack shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}