{"product_id":"large-ankh-w-scarab-1-vintage-egyptian-pendant-charm","title":"Large Ankh w. Scarab (1) - Vintage Egyptian Pendant Charm","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach piece is unique as the scarabs are all handmade and a little different to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Measurements:  34mm long x 22mm wide x 7mm thick (at the scarab section - this can vary as all the scarabs are slightly different, being handmade)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe information we have on these is a bit sketchy, but they are old, authentic pieces from Egypt, circa 1960s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Ankh pendants have a scarab feature, which has been made by hand carving Faience, which is a handmade clay - one of the oldest techniques of clay ever made -  and they are then covered in a glaze.   They were made during the Egyptian revival period. circa 1960s.  Around the 1920s archaeological discoveries such as the excavation of the pyramids in Giza sparked new interest in Egyptian jewellery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout these beads\u003c\/span\u003e  ---  Ancient faience beads were made from a non-clay based ceramic of quartz and sand, the oldest known artificial substance, used in Egypt five and a half thousand years ago. The ceramic was rolled or calved then glazed before being fired.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eModern faience\u003c\/span\u003e   ---  is made from crushed soapstone which results in a smoother finish than the ancient version.  Although, you will note from the photos that the beads are still pretty rough and ready!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bead Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46169971982548,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5259\/files\/20230913_184608copy_6b56d40e-444e-4469-a7d6-2bb180b43f4f.jpg?v=1742895168","url":"https:\/\/www.beadshack.com.au\/products\/large-ankh-w-scarab-1-vintage-egyptian-pendant-charm","provider":"Bead Shack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}