Ancient etched Carnelian Bead

Stone Bead Antique

Himalaya

Carnelian

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ca. 17x10mm

3gr

Stunning rare ancient etched Carnelian bead from India. Measurement ca. 17x10mm, weight is ca. 3 gram. Rare quality carnelian with circle and dot etchings. Aquired in India about twenty years ago but not sure where this is from. I aquired a few of them from different places. Some say this is ancient pyu (burma), others say that this is rather India/Pakistan/Afghanistan and less old. Well its a stunning large 17mm bead with exceptional patina