Ancient Stone "Leech" Bead, Brown, Tan, Amber, 34x19mm
SKU: GMO-710
Sale price
$300.00
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Only 1 in stock
Description
- Banded Agate boat shaped banded agate bead in brown, beige, cream with super fine lines. This would make a lovely centerpiece for a collection or a necklace.
- In ancient times they were sometimes capped with gold
- These ancient Bactrian beads made in Afghanistan 4000-5000 years ago, were traded throughout the region to the ancient cities of Ur, Catal Huyuk, and Tepe Hissar among others.
- See the History of Beads p.44 and Timeline for Afghanistan 2800-2000 BC for more info
- The surface of these boat-shaped beads, also called "leech beads" for reasons I don't understand, are a silky smooth and semi-matte.
- Only one available here
- I'm listing it with the ancient glass beads as well as in gemstones to make it easier for collectors of ancient beads to find.