Ancient Roman Glass Beads, Afghanistan hematite Heavy cast brass/bronze rounded bicones

Heavy cast brass/bronze rounded bicones beads were made in the early 1900s and have a 3mm hole

60mm from hinge to pin

74mm x 47mm x

Beads average 6mm x 9mm diameter

recently tumble-polished to polish

Ancient Roman Glass Beads, Afghanistan hematite Heavy cast brass/bronze rounded bicones17" strand of ancient Roman period glass pieces cut and drilled into beads. Over 2000 year old glass from various excavations in Afghanistan. A variety of unusual shapes, sizes and colors. Wonderful as it is, or use in your own jewelry projects. Sizes range from 11mm x 9mm to 22mm x 15mm, and a large chunky centerpiece 22mm long x 14mm thick. This ancient glass has calcification.