Ancient Bactrian Agate & Quartz Strand Sasanian Empire 170 beads per strand

170 beads per strand

Total weight is 8

Antique and worn silver amulet featuring the Hindu god Shiva

16" strand of large gorgeous

Newly made within the last ten years

Ancient Bactrian Agate & Quartz Strand Sasanian Empire 170 beads per strandBeautiful and rare old agate bead at bottom, from the ancient central Asian country of Bactria, now northern Afghanistan, quite old, best guess 1000 1200 years old, highly collectible with subtle colors. The bottom ancient bead has a chip at the end, beautiful natural banding. Two matte finish agates above are about 100 years old, traded in Africa. Center agate bead measures 14mm diameter x 24mm long. Spaced with ancient quartz beads which were