{"product_id":"long-strand-of-mixed-ancient-and-antique-glass-beads-rita-okrent-collection-ag489","title":"Long Strand of Mixed Ancient  and Antique Glass Beads - Rita Okrent Collection (AG489)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking strand mixing ancient early Islamic and Medieval glass beads with antique European glass, strung together in a rich array of shapes and colors. The mix includes oval, round, eye, faceted, and bicone forms, with three large antique European glass focal beads in white and sky blue, bookended by two ancient Egyptian faience beads. Colors range through green, blue, yellow, white, and violet, with weathered surfaces and soft patina throughout that speak to centuries of burial and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe range of shapes, sizes, and colors makes this an excellent source strand for designers looking to build one-of-a-kind pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree large antique European glass focal beads in white and sky blue offer strong anchor points for a necklace or focal design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral rarer beads are mixed throughout, including two Egyptian faience beads, a hand-faceted ancient blue glass bead, a green bicone bead, and the yellow and violet beads — each a collectible element on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith 62 beads across such varied forms, there's a lot to work with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Ancient to antique — mixed period strand. Circa 900-1900 C.E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 30.5 inches (77.5 cm) of beads; 62 beads total, ranging 4.7–20.6mm diameter, 6.7–23.7mm hole-to-hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Consistent with age and burial — surface weathering, pitting, and wear on the ancient beads; antique European beads show wear typical of age. Must be restrung, on temporary wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Ancient early Islamic and Medieval era beads and ancient Egyptian faience beads mixed with antique European glass beads. Found on ancient Saharan trade routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Glass Item 489\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637228204334,"sku":"Ancient Glass Item 489","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/IMG_2835.jpg?v=1789250235","url":"https:\/\/ritaokrent.com\/products\/long-strand-of-mixed-ancient-and-antique-glass-beads-rita-okrent-collection-ag489","provider":"Rita Okrent Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}