Mask or Lion's Face NecklaceTurquoise Blue Ceramic & Silver Clay OOAK - Faience or Egyptian Paste Handcrafted

This 1 3/4-in. x 1 3/4-in. pendant is in the form of a Lion's face or Mask.
The turquoise blue pendant is made from Faience or Egyptian Paste.

Faience is an ancient form of clay items found in King Tut's tomb were
made from Faience. The unique property of this clay is that the glaze is
included in the clay and it comes to the surface when fired.

When I first read about this clay I was fascinated by it. I searched all the
local pottery stores and suppliers and I finally found one owner that was
willing to order it for me.

I found working with Faience a bit of a challenge when the designs require
all smooth surfaces. The clay tends to adhere to the supports used when
firing it.

The pendant is embellished with fine Silver Clay (.999). The black fabric
cord has two Faience beads. One bead is 1 1/2 in. x 1/2 in. and the other one
is 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. x I/2 in. There are eight 1/2 in. black saucer beads and a
1/2 in. x 1/4 in. silver plated tube bead. The 38 in. cord is adjustable.