A stunning necklace of rare and unusual carnelian beads. They include a very long 16-striped etched carnelian, an oval carnelian etched with a stag and a carnelian tiger tooth bead with a zig-zag pattern. These beads are flanked with smaller etched carnelians, etched agates and gold spacers (also of the period).
Period: 1st - 5th Century, Burma/India
Size: Length of cylinder carnelian = 8.2 cm (3-3/16 inches). Diameter of stag carnelian = 2.5 cm (1 inch). Length of carnelian tiger tooth = 2.5 cm (1 inch)
Condition: Very good. Normal age wear.
Please refer to our stock # AB-020 when inquiring.
Antiquities Ancient Jewelry
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