Ancient Roman Glass Beads Strand, 7 Beads gambia with an antique jet bell

with an antique jet bell shape bead above

rustic brass saucer beads from Mali

Beautiful coin silver pendant  with bells from India

Average 12mm x 12mm with small 1mm holes

Ancient Roman Glass Beads Strand, 7 Beads gambia with an antique jet bellBeautiful and rare ancient Roman glass beads excavated in Mali, West Africa. These are about 2,000 years old, from the "Silk Road" trade. Oval shapes of calcified blue glass, (center bead has a yellow stripe) with small round blue glass beads in between, 5 6mm. Larger ovals have chips at the ends, which is typical for these excavated beads. Longest oval is 17mm long. 7 beads on this short strand. One of a kind!