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c1970s Egyptian Revival style white metal cold enamel carved resin & onyx necklace

A fabulous piece probably made in the 1970s in the Egyptian Revival style and absolutely choc a bloc with Egyptian symbols!

The focus of the centre piece is a large amber coloured carved resin scarab beetle supported on each side by a falcon cold enamelled in cream black & burgundy.
Above the scarab are 2 rearing Egyptian cobras with an eye of horus between and another but smaller carved amber coloured scarab beetle above.

Beneath the centre scarab are 2 ankhs & 2 cream black & burgundy cold enamelled Egyptian cobras above a round black onyx bead and a row of faceted black glass beads.

The chain section is made of alternating flat open chased oval & oblong white metal links leading to a bolt ring fastener.

Approximate dimensions:
Weight: 3.2ozs - 90gms
Total length of chain & centre piece: 21ins - 43.3cms
Length of drop: 3.74ins - 9.5cms