Product Description: This is a strand of Gold Sandwich beads.
Specifications:
Length: 42cm
Central Bead Size: 11mm x 7mm
Note: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
About Gold Sandwich (Kin Tonbo):
Era: 2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE
Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)
Technique: Core-wound application
These beads feature a thin layer of gold foil applied to the surface of the core, which is then covered with glass of the same color, creating a gold layer inside the bead.
