Ancient Bactrian Agate Strand, A Idar-Oberstein Beads are faceted large bi-cones

Beads are faceted large bi-cones with edge

carved quartz crystal bead

28 inch strand of unusual watermelon beads

These beads are in very good to excellent condition with minor chips

some of which are listed on my Etsy site

Ancient Bactrian Agate Strand, A Idar-Oberstein Beads are faceted large bi-conesBeautiful and rare very old agate beads from the ancient central Asian country of Bactria. Strung and traded from Afghanistan. These are quite old, best guess 1000 1200 years old, highly collectible with striation and subtle colors." One plastic bead, and one glass bead. All the rest are ancient stone. Some are damaged, but overall a glorious strand! 12mm 20mm diameter graduated sizes, center bead measures 32mm tall x 25mm diameter. 30 beads on the