Ancient Roman Glass, Afghanistan Scythian Depending on the light

Depending on the light

faceted red-brown to burgundy rondelles

These Bohemia glass beads were made in the later 1800s and have vibrant color

A beautiful piece

Looks almost identical to STASIA1004D

Ancient Roman Glass, Afghanistan Scythian Depending on the light16" strand of ancient Roman period glass pieces cut and drilled as beads. Over 2000 years old from various excavations in Afghanistan. A variety of colors, these large round flat disc shaped pendants range from 14mm diameter to 40mm for the center bead, with small saucers in between. Hole is quite small, about . 8mm. Glass is thin and transparent. This ancient glass has calcification and patina.