Ancient Bactrian Agate Strand, A Idar-Oberstein but has been recently separated

but has been recently separated

Not sure what the two dagger points signify

28 inch strand of unusual watermelon beads

carved quartz crystal bead

Ancient Bactrian Agate Strand, A Idar-Oberstein but has been recently separatedBeautiful and rare very old agate beads from the ancient central Asian country of Bactria. Strung and traded from Afghanistan. These are quite old, best guess 1000 1200 years old, highly collectible with striation and subtle colors." One plastic bead, and one glass bead. All the rest are ancient stone. Some are damaged, but overall a glorious strand! 12mm 20mm diameter graduated sizes, center bead measures 32mm tall x 25mm diameter. 30 beads on the