Ancient Roman Glass, Afghanistan telsum These beads were handmade in

These beads were handmade in the late 1800's and are in good condition

Here is a wonderful 22" strand of what was originally a white Dutch bead circa late 1700s which was then altered in Africa to suite local aesthetics

Beautiful solid brass pierced pendant cast in Nepal in the 1990's

this shows the varieties I carried in my retail store

Set of three small and rare "German Silver" (white brass) pendants from the Tuareg people

Ancient Roman Glass, Afghanistan telsum These beads were handmade in16" 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.