Carnelian, Ancient from Afghanistan, on 16-inch Strands
SKU: GMO-326
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Description
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Ancient Carnelian beads from Afghanistan 16-inch strand
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Mostly tiny 2-3mm beads mixed with larger ovals and a "pendant" consisting of two disc shaped beads and a top drilled drop.
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These beads were produced, and widely traded throughout Afghanistan, the Indus Valley, Mesopotamia and even as far as Ancient Egypt between 2500-1600 BCE
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Carnelian beads were laboriously shaped, drilled, and polished with Bronze age tools - a stunning achievement