Ancient Roman Glass Beads from Afghanistan disc Photo shows the variety in

Photo shows the variety in shape of these solid

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Ancient Roman Glass Beads from Afghanistan disc Photo shows the variety in16" strand of ancient Roman period glass pieces cut and drilled as beads. Over 2000 years old from various excavations in Afghanistan. A variety of colors, these disc shaped beads range from 16mm diameter for the center bead, and graduated down to 7mm diameter. Hole is quite small, about . 8mm. Glass is thin and transparent. This ancient glass has calcification and patina.