Product Description: This is an Etched Carnelian Beads Strand dating back to approximately 2500-1800 BC.
Specifications:
Length: 53cm
Main Bead Size: 14mm x 3mm
Note: As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
About Etched Carnelian Beads
Era: 2500 BC to 1800 BC
Description: Originating from the Indus Valley Civilization, these carnelian beads were etched with patterns using a plant-derived natron solution and then fired at low temperatures of around 300-400 degrees Celsius. While they have been excavated from sites in Mesopotamia and Afghanistan, it is believed that these beads were initially crafted in the Indus River basin and transported via land and sea routes.
