Ancient Roman Glass Beads, Afghanistan pressed glass flowers Inner dimension measures 2 1/2"

Inner dimension measures 2 1/2"

odd spring-like fabricated beads 6mm long x 4mm diameter

Raised center is 9mm tall and 9mm diameter

rough faceted

blue and white complex and ornate patterns

Ancient Roman Glass Beads, Afghanistan pressed glass flowers Inner dimension measures 2 1/2"16" strand of ancient Roman period glass pieces cut and drilled into beads recently. Over 2000 year old glass from various excavations along the Silk Road in Afghanistan. Beautiful 5mm 6mm diameter round saucer disc shapes. Wonderful as it is, or use in your own jewelry projects. Nice range of ocean colors, primarily coke bottle green, aqua blues, clear and amber colors sprinkled in.