Ancient Roman Glass Beads, Afghanistan yemin 37 beads on the strand

37 beads on the strand

hand carved

Some of these irregularly shaped roundish beads may have patina on them

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Hand carved beads are becoming a lost art

Ancient Roman Glass Beads, Afghanistan yemin 37 beads on the strand17" strand of ancient Roman period glass pieces cut and drilled into beads. Over 2000 year old glass from various excavations in Afghanistan. A variety of unusual shapes, sizes and colors. Wonderful as it is, or use in your own jewelry projects. Sizes range from 11mm x 9mm to 22mm x 15mm, and a large chunky centerpiece 22mm long x 14mm thick. This ancient glass has calcification.