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Rare Ancient Etched Carnelian Beads

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The Radiance of Pyu: Ancient Etched Carnelian Bead, 2nd Century BCE - 9th Century CE: Dimension: 8.8x8.6mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate:

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Ancient Etched Carnelian Bead: A Testament to Ancient Artistry (2000-1000BC): Dimension: 10.5x5.3mm Rarity Level: Extremely Rare This bead, with its advanced age, intricate etchings, and association with ancient civilizations, represents a period of impeccable artistry and cult

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Ancient Etched Carnelian Bead: Radiance of the Kushan Empire (1st-3rd Century AD): Dimension: 13x12.7mm Rarity Level: Exceedingly Rare Hailing from the remarkable Kushan Empire of the 1st to 3rd century AD, this etched carnelian bead is a profound symbol of a time marked by affluent

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Ancient Etched Carnelian Bead: Radiance of the Kushan Empire (1st-3rd Century AD): Dimension: 12x12mm Rarity Level: Exceedingly Rare Hailing from the remarkable Kushan Empire of the 1st to 3rd century AD, this etched carnelian bead is a profound symbol of a time marked by affluent t

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Ancient Etched Carnelian Bead from the Indus Valley Civilization (2600-1900BC): Dimension: 13.7x6.9mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare With its rich ties to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, and the evident intricate etching on the carnelian material, this bead represents an era wh

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The Radiance of Pyu: Ancient Etched Carnelian Bead, 2nd Century BCE - 9th Century CE: Dimension: 5.6-7mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate: $2

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Ancient Etched Carnelian Bead from the Indus Valley Civilization (2600-1900BC): Dimension: 12mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare With its rich ties to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, and the evident intricate etching on the carnelian material, this bead represents an era where tr

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Ancient Etched Carnelian Bead from the Indus Valley Civilization (2600-1900BC): Dimension: 16.9x6.6mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare With its rich ties to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, and the evident intricate etching on the carnelian material, this bead represents an era wh

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Ancient Etched Carnelian Bead: Radiance of the Kushan Empire (1st-3rd Century AD): Dimension: 12.6x9.5mm Rarity Level: Exceedingly Rare Hailing from the remarkable Kushan Empire of the 1st to 3rd century AD, this etched carnelian bead is a profound symbol of a time marked by affluen

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Ancient Etched Carnelian Bead from the Indus Valley Civilization (2600-1900BC): Dimension: 9.5x7.7mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare With its rich ties to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, and the evident intricate etching on the carnelian material, this bead represents an era whe

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Ancient Etched Carnelian Bead: Radiance of the Kushan Empire (1st-3rd Century AD): Dimension: 14.5x11.7mm Rarity Level: Exceedingly Rare Hailing from the remarkable Kushan Empire of the 1st to 3rd century AD, this etched carnelian bead is a profound symbol of a time marked by afflue

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Ancient Etched Striped Carnelian Bead: A Glimpse of the Silk Route Legacy (Medieval / Dynasty Ming): Dimension: 28x10mm Rarity Level: Exceptionally Rare With its ties to the illustrious Silk Route and the rich legacy of the Ming Dynasty, this carnelian bead stands as a testament to an era marked by e

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Ancient Etched Striped Carnelian Bead: A Glimpse of the Silk Route Legacy (Medieval / Dynasty Ming): Dimension: 29x10mm Rarity Level: Exceptionally Rare With its ties to the illustrious Silk Route and the rich legacy of the Ming Dynasty, this carnelian bead stands as a testament to an era marked by e

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Ancient Etched Striped Carnelian Bead: A Glimpse of the Silk Route Legacy (Medieval / Dynasty Ming): Dimension: 35x9mm Rarity Level: Exceptionally Rare With its ties to the illustrious Silk Route and the rich legacy of the Ming Dynasty, this carnelian bead stands as a testament to an era marked by ex

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Ancient Pyu Civilization Etched Carnelian Bead, 2nd Century BCE - 9th Century CE: Dimension: 11x8.8mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate: $

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Ancient Etched 9 Stripes Carnelian Bead: Legacy of Indus Valley Civilization (2600-1900 BC): Dimension: 10.9x8.5mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare Originating from the Indus Valley Civilization, a cradle of ancient human society, this bead exemplifies the early techniques in jewelry making and ston

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Description

This is a collection of eleven ancient etched Carnelian beads. Etched carnelian beads are a type of ancient decorative beads made from carnelian with an etched design in white, which were probably manufactured by the Indus Valley civilization during the 3rd millennium BCE. They were made according to a technique of alkaline-etching developed by the Harappans, and vast quantities of these beads were found in the archaeological sites of the Indus Valley civilization. They are considered as an important marker of ancient trade between the Indus Valley, Mesopotamia and even Ancient Egypt, as these precious and unique manufactured items circulated in great numbers between these geographical areas during the 3rd millennium BCE and have been found in numerous tomb deposits. All of these beads are a pink/orange, except one that is almost black. Five of these beads are tube shaped, measuring from 1 1/5" to 5/8" long and 3/8" to 1/4" wide. The next two beads are button shaped round. One is 5/8" across and the other is 1/2" across. The next two beads are squarish shaped 3/8" X 3/8". The last bead is a round "black" bead measuring 1/4" X 1/4". All of these beads have unique white etching. These beads are in good condition for their age. The collection comes with the collector’s tag, showing the value of this collection at $530.00.

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