Short Strand of 7 Mixed Antique Glass Beads - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT441)

Short Strand of 7 Mixed Antique Glass Beads - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT441)Group of 7 antique and ancient glass beads, from the African Trade. Includes two Venetian beads from the African Trade and two early Islamic era (900 1200 A. D.) beads found in Mauritania (likely made in Egypt), plus 3 additional antique glass beads in blue and black (origin unknown). Bead sizes vary. Black bead with yellow feathers measures 20mm x 10mm. All beads in good condition, wear at ends of early Islamic beads. Antique and Vintage Item 441

Well sized for a focal pendant at 8

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“Usually pertaining to the cross section of a bead resembling a double convex lens or the section of a lentil

Tiny chevrons

Beads of special interest

and gold washed spacers

Collared bead measures approximately 27mm x 20

each with face carved into it

Lots of nice wear

Earrings Item 354

Antique Bohemian Idar-Oberstein Faceted Maroon Carnelian Agate Stone Beads

5 cm) and is on a worn leather strand measuring approximately 30 inches (76 cm)