Pre-Islamic Glass Bead, Black & White antique glass Silver is about 80%

Silver is about 80%

these subtle milky-clear glass beads have white

graduated sizes and mostly sea-green

Czech in origin circa 1930s and earlier

A wonderful strand full of some of the most unique kiffa beads out there (including one rare double-sided pendant bead

Pre-Islamic Glass Bead, Black & White antique glass Silver is about 80%This is an extremely rare glass bead, dated about 500 BC, handmade in Persia, now Iran. The excellent condition and size of this bead is unusual. There is one slight chip on the side, but worn smooth (2nd photo). Highly collectible and rare. 14mm across widest bottom diameter x 12mm tall, cone shaped black glass bead with drizzled white glass embellishments, with 4mm hole. Beautiful!