Round Carved Lapis Lazuli Beads

Stone Beads

Afghanistan

Lapis Lazuli

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ca. 32cm long

187gr

Stunning rare strand of old round Lapis Lazuli Beads from Afghanistan. Total lenght of strand is ca. 32cm with a weight of 187 gram! Beads are graduated from ca. 26mm down to 14mm in diameter. Totally 17 beads on this strand. Bright blue color with Pyrite inclusions. Beads have lines carved simulating earth meridians. Rare, most likely from around 1970