2000 YEAR OLD ANCIENT ROMAN BEAD ANTIQUE

This is a ancient Roman stone bead dating C.100 BC-100AD. Made from a hard stone and laboriously hand polished to size and shape and drilled for stringing. All that without the benefit of modern tools or abrasives. Each bead must have taken many hours to create and been very valuable when made. This measures .72” in diameter (18.3mm) which is quite large and usable for a modern jewelry creation. These can be used individually to accent bead jewelry and add a great story. Condition is as shown. 116-2