Gold Sandwich Beads Strand

Product Description: This is a strand of Gold Sandwich Beads.

Specifications:

• Length: 60cm
• Size of Central Bead: 7mm x 13mm
• Note: As this is an antique item, it may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Gold Sandwich Beads (Kin Tonbo):

• Era: 2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE
• Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)
• Technique: Core-wound with applied gold leaf
• Description: These beads feature a thin layer of gold leaf applied to the surface of the core, covered with glass of the same color to create a gold layer within the bead.