Strand of irregular tabular, off-center drilled beads of ancient glass
Base color is mostly seafoam green, the original natural color of early glass, other colors were developed by trial and error.
Off-center drilling means each of these could function as a small pendant
Bead sizes range from 8x5mm to 20x10mm, each unique, most with patina
18-inch strands of ancient glass beads separated by smaller beads
Images show overview and sample strands
Often sold as Roman Glass, these are more likely Islamic Era (700-1000 AD) glass shards from the rims of glassware, that have recently been made into beads in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The amount of labor and lapidary skill required to turn ancient glass into beads should not be underestimated. These beads carry not only history, but also artistry in addition to their visual appeal.
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