Ancient Roman Glass Beads, 5 Beads ship carving These beads are found today

These beads are found today in The Gambia Riverbed

2 34mm tall x 5mm thick bear-claws in the center

Beads are 9-12mm long x 15mm in diameter

approximately 90% silver with enameled "stones"

7-12mm diameter beads

Ancient Roman Glass Beads, 5 Beads ship carving These beads are found todayBeautiful and rare ancient Roman glass beads traded in Mali, West Africa. These are about 2,000 years old, made in Italy! Center bead is a rare transparent green glass with turquoise "eyes", 14mm diameter x 10mm tall with 3mm hole. Small turquoise Roman glass disc beads frame the center bead along with 2 small green beads, 5mm. One of a kind!