Strand of Roman Glass Beads, Coins Afghanistan Black bead with white surface

Black bead with white surface treatment stripes (sometimes with powder blue)

but very rare and beautiful

Average size of these rare beads is 25mm diameter x 14mm thick

were traded along the Sahara trade route

28" strand of naturally interlocking beads

Strand of Roman Glass Beads, Coins Afghanistan Black bead with white surface19" strand of ancient Roman period thick glass pieces cut and drilled as beads recently. Over 2000 years old from various excavations in and around Afghanistan. A variety of mostly round lentil shape or coin shape beads, graduated sizes and mostly sea green. Wonderful as it is, but needs restringing. Sizes range from 10mm diameter to the large centerpiece 22mm and are mostly 3 4mm thick with small . 5mm holes. This ancient glass has calcification and