Ancient Bactrian Agate Strand Ivory Coast these wonderful cheerful translucent (or

these wonderful cheerful translucent (or greasy) antique glass beads

Part of a broken bowl

and focal beads consists of a huge variety of shapes and sizes and gemstones

Group of 10 small brilliant sapphire briolettes

Ancient Bactrian Agate Strand Ivory Coast these wonderful cheerful translucent (orBeautiful and rare old agate beads from the ancient central Asian country of Bactria, currently northern Afghanistan, and traded from that region. These are quite old, best guess 1000 1200 years old, highly collectible with subtle colors. Center bead is 13mm diameter, 28mm long with 1mm holes, 5 beads on this short strand, including one "Sheep's Eye" bead, natural banding. Truly one of a kind!