Very Old Black and White Diamond-Shaped Flat Slate Beads, Egypt - Rita Okrent Collection (AN186b) roman glass Measures 2" across

Measures 2" across

Ancient faience seal

Purchased in the early 1990's

Egypt / Near East

African-made

Very Old Black and White Diamond-Shaped Flat Slate Beads, Egypt - Rita Okrent Collection (AN186b) roman glass Measures 2" acrossVery Old Black and White Diamond Shaped Flat Slate Beads, Egypt. An unusual and interesting strand of beads. Likely to be at least 1000 years old. 62 beads. Mostly diamond shaped but some triangles and squares. 8 beads have significant damage, other beads have wear but are in good condition. Rita purchased this strand in Cairo in the 1980's and intended to use it for her own designs. Antiquity Item 186b