Ancient Roman Glass Beads, Afghanistan hematite recently tumble-polished to polish

recently tumble-polished to polish

74mm x 47mm x

Heavy cast brass/bronze rounded bicones beads were made in the early 1900s and have a 3mm hole

60mm from hinge to pin

Afghan coin silver pendant with diamond-shaped fringe on hand-made fine chains

Ancient Roman Glass Beads, Afghanistan hematite recently tumble-polished to polish17" strand of ancient Roman period glass pieces cut and drilled into beads. Over 2000 year old glass from various excavations in Afghanistan. A variety of unusual shapes, sizes and colors. Wonderful as it is, or use in your own jewelry projects. Sizes range from 11mm x 9mm to 22mm x 15mm, and a large chunky centerpiece 22mm long x 14mm thick. This ancient glass has calcification.