Ancient Glass Beads, Afghanistan lacquer pale yellow fades to an

pale yellow fades to an opaque white

hand-carved pendant with a 2mm hole in the center for stringing on a traditional Naga necklace

Dutch-made and traded in Africa in the early 1800's

Dutch made in the 1700's for trade in Africa

some aqua glass details

Ancient Glass Beads, Afghanistan lacquer pale yellow fades to an16. 5" strand of graduated ancient glass beads from Afghanistan. Created over 2,000 years ago during the Roman Period, these Afghan beads are a mixture of beige, clear, and green glass, sphere and rondelle shapes, some with subtle texture and some calcification. Size ranges from 4mm diameter 12mm diameter. Fairly fragile beads, and so so rare!! Last pictures show 2 strands, A & B. These were traded along the Silk Road in ancient times, from my