Graduated Mixed Ancient Egyptian Faience and Ancient Glass Beads, from Egypt - Rita Okrent Collection (AG275d)

A mixed blue, green and beige strand of graduated ancient glass and faience beads and hanging pendants from Egypt.  

The 2 hanging pendant beads and 8 melon beads are especially fabulous!

Circa pre 1200 A.D.

When treated with a tiny bit of olive oil, the beige beads become a lovely subtle green.

24 inches of beads. Bead sizes range from 8-20mm diameter. Mixed sized bead holes which are large relative to bead size.

72 beads including hanging pendants on strand. Weighs 122 grams. Beads are light weight but hardy. Beads have wear commensurate with age.

Lots to work with on this lovely strand.

Ancient Glass Item 275d