Ancient Egyptian Faience Beads with Mixed Ancient Glass Beads, from Egypt and West Africa - Rita Okrent Collection (AN275)

Ancient Egyptian Faience Beads with Mixed Ancient Glass Beads, from Egypt and West Africa - Rita Okrent Collection (AN275)A mixed strand of large ancient faience melon type beads, from Egypt and medium ancient Nila and other ancient glass beads found in Mali. Although the beads are worn and dirty on this strand, there is a lot to work with and for those who would like, they should clean up beautifully. 52 small beads (2 are possibly amazonite). Sizes range from 7 9mm diameter). 12 large faience melon type beads. Range up to 22mm diameter. Antiquities Item 275

Collectibles Item 123

multi-color stone strands has many beautiful beads with varying shapes and shading

Old Blue Glass Beads

Pre-Columbian ceramic

Circa 1950's and later

A collection of ancient stone and glass beads from the Mid East

Great for a variety of design needs

Antique horn beads

This bead is in good condition with one pock mark on one side near the hole (see second photo)

African Item 0919

Engraved bone bangle

The History of Beads