Ancient Bactrian Agate & Quartz Strand Prayer Beads 18mm diameter with 1

18mm diameter with 1

Made in 1940's India of coin silver

Kiffa beads are very important as its ancient technique (dating to 1000 years ago) made it of the oldest glass bead-making processes in Africa

these are large and fit a larger 8" wrist A small bell embellishment dangles from two end loops

In good-excellent shape

Ancient Bactrian Agate & Quartz Strand Prayer Beads 18mm diameter with 1Beautiful and rare 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 subtle colors. Center bead is 20mm long x 15mm wide and flat on one side. Spaced with ancient quartz beads which were excavated in Mali, West Africa. 10 beads on this short strand. Truly one of a kind!