Etched Carnelian Beads Strand

Product Description: This is a strand of Etched Carnelian Beads.

Specifications:

• Length: 60cm
• Main Bead Size: 11mm x 10mm

Note: As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Etched Carnelian:

Era: 2500 BCE to 1800 BCE

Etched Carnelian beads originate from the Indus Valley Civilization. Patterns were drawn on the carnelian using natron, a solution derived from plants, and then baked at low temperatures of approximately 300 to 400 degrees Celsius. While these beads have been found in archaeological sites across Mesopotamia and Afghanistan, it is believed they were made in the Indus Valley and transported via land and sea routes.