Ancient Bactrian Agate Strand Prayer Box Stunning vintage 18º Dark Amethyst

Stunning vintage 18º Dark Amethyst transparent pre-1900s Venetian seed beads

Antique 40" necklace from Burma

5mm wide band

These small cornerless cubes have a diameter of 4mm with 2mm hole

vintage stock

Ancient Bactrian Agate Strand Prayer Box Stunning vintage 18º Dark AmethystBeautiful and rare old agate beads from the ancient central Asian country of Bactria, currently northern Afghanistan, and traded from that region. These are quite old, best guess 1000 1200 years old, highly collectible with subtle colors. Center bead is 13mm diameter, 28mm long with 1mm holes, 5 beads on this short strand, including one "Sheep's Eye" bead, natural banding. Truly one of a kind!