Description

Ancient Turquoise faience beads of  superb colour.
The selection of eight beads contains a rare six facet bead.
Faience, is a glazed non-clay ceramic material with quartz as its main component.
Dating to the 1200-1600s, excellent condition with authentic wear and patina.

Largest bead: 19mm x 26mm
Widths: 10mm to 12mm
Lengths: 12mm to 19mm

About ANCIENT BEADS
Beads are carriers of history and traditions and are as old as the beginning of human existence.
Islamic period beads traveled extensively along the trans-Saharan trade routes.
Their widespread distribution reflects the role of the Islamic world as a centre in medieval commerce.
Beads crossed continents, seas and deserts to be traded and valued as symbols of wealth and social rank.
Islamic glass bead production spans several centuries, and the production techniques are complex and varied.