Ancient Bactrian Jasper & Serpentine iran including poppy jasper

including poppy jasper

Large pendant traditionally worn by the Tuareg people

About 90 pendants per strand

Italy in the early 1990's

Ancient Bactrian Jasper & Serpentine iran including poppy jasperBeautiful and rare jasper and serpentine beads from the ancient central Asian country of Bactria, northern Afghanistan. These are quite old, best guess 1000 1200 years old, highly collectible with subtle colors. Teardrop serpentine bead measures 9mm diameter x 12mm tall with 1mm hole. Interesting unique jasper bead is 12mm across x 16mm tall x 4. 5mm thick. This bead has a chip at the top end at the hole, which happened a long time ago. 2 beads on