Ancient Incredible Detail Etched Carnelian Bead small flags Sweet Flag

Sweet Flag

Gift box measures about 5

and contains its own colorful stone pattern and inclusions

and cadium-free white metal

The muslin cotton is sourced from India where it is dyed with vegetable dyes and then it is hand-inked using wooden blocks in Kathmandu

Ancient Incredible Detail Etched Carnelian Bead small flags Sweet FlagThis is by Far my favorite etched carnelian of the 11 lines of beads I bought from a collector this year. This bead has been in a collection in Arizona for over 30 years. I was very lucky to get this bead. It is tiny, but just look at the incredible details and natural markings on the stone. An amazing ancient bead! Antique dzi beads now start at $6000 per bead. luckily etched carnelians are still affordable to the general public, this ancient etched