Product Description: This is a strand of Gold Sandwich beads.
Specifications:
Length: 62 cm
Central Bead Size: 16mm x 18mm
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 (present-day Egypt)
Technique: Core-wound and applied
These beads are created by applying a thin layer of gold leaf to the surface of the core, then covering it with glass of the same color, forming a golden layer inside.
