Antique Afghan Prayer Box Pendant african trade bead Knotted with vintage bead caps

Knotted with vintage bead caps

and with wire loops instead of holes

large original hank has 20" strands (12 strands) of these beauties

29mm wide x 21mm tall x 5mm thick with two 3-4mm loops at the top

Made in Bohemia in the late 1800s

Antique Afghan Prayer Box Pendant african trade bead Knotted with vintage bead capsWonderful antique Afghan prayer box pendant in three parts with dangles. Lovely brassy bronze color (very little silver content). Hinged box (that opens!) measures 60mm diameter x 22mm thick. Some damage (see photos), but generally in very good condition. From the estate of famous art historian Ellen Johnson!