Ancient Roman Glass Rectangular Beads, Afghanistan Lake Michigan pitting and cracks in these

pitting and cracks in these obscure beads due to their age

Transparent clear glass with tan & yellow swirls

18mm diameter

fabricated from an assortment of antique red & orange coral beads and pendants: red branch coral beads

There are some beads with additional hole which lends to creative designs

Ancient Roman Glass Rectangular Beads, Afghanistan Lake Michigan pitting and cracks in these16" strand of ancient Roman period glass pieces cut and drilled into beads recently. Over 2000 year old glass from various excavations along the Silk Road in Afghanistan. Chunky rectangular shapes, slightly graduated sizes averaging 10 12mm long x 9 10mm diameter with saucer spacers in between. Each strand has a nice larger centerpiece. Wonderful as it is, or use in your own jewelry projects. Nice range of colors, coke bottle greens, jonquil, and