Ancient Roman Glass, Canned "Eye" Bead ostrich shell average size of each bead

average size of each bead is approximately 19-20mm diameter with 2-3mm hole

and a few eyes are missing the white circle of glass

These beads typically had gold detail originally

one large 7mm loop at the top

Zhang Guolao is represented as an ‘Old’ man who carries magical items with him

Ancient Roman Glass, Canned "Eye" Bead ostrich shell average size of each beadExceptional Roman Glass Eye Bead which came from a strand of amazing beads that are over 2,000 years old, excavated and traded in Djenne, Mali, near Timbuktu! This bead is in fine condition and has 3 large starburst eyes, 2 white stripes, highly unusual! This bead measures 12mm diameter x 12mm tall with a 3mm hole. Highly collectable!