Ancient Roman Glass Beads, Afghanistan Ruth some spotted or striped

some spotted or striped

Double Helix shape

brass beads are 12mm diameter

10mm x 10mm with 3mm hole and 12mm x 8mm with 2mm hole

There are 48 beads per strand

Ancient Roman Glass Beads, Afghanistan Ruth some spotted or striped17" strand of ancient Roman period glass pieces cut and drilled as beads recently. About 2000 years old from various excavations in Afghanistan along the Silk Road regions. A variety of unusual shapes, sizes and colors. Wonderful as it is, or use in your own jewelry projects. Sizes range from 11mm x 9mm to 22mm x 15mm, and a large chunky centerpiece 26mm long x 19mm wide. This ancient glass has calcification on it.