Product Description: This is a strand of Gold Sandwich Beads.
Specifications:
Length: 42cm
Central Bead Size: 4mm x 5mm
Note: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
About Gold Sandwich (Kin Tonbo) Beads:
Era: 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD
Origin: Alexandria (modern-day Egypt)
Technique: Core-wound lamination
Description: These beads are made by applying a thin layer of gold leaf to the surface of the core, then covering it with glass of the same color to create an internal gold layer.
