Product Description: This is a strand of Etched Carnelian Beads.

Specifications:

• Length: 48 cm
• Main Bead Size: 13mm x 14mm

Note: As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Etched Carnelian:

Era: 2500 BCE to 1800 BCE

These beads originate from the Indus Valley Civilization. The patterns on carnelian beads were created using a liquid derived from plants called natron and baked at low temperatures between 300°C and 400°C. While these beads have been excavated from sites in Mesopotamia and Afghanistan, it is believed they were made in the Indus River region and transported via land and sea routes.