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Ancient Natural Banded Agate Bead - 500BC

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Ancient Natural Banded Agate Bead - 500BC

A very old naturally banded agate bead.Found in Southeast Asia, but probably made in India or Central Asia. A hole carved through the center. These beads were considered "magical" in ancient and in present times. Age: 500 to 1000 BC. Size: L.3.5cm. Diameter: 1cm. Condition: Small ancient chips at both ends probably done at the time of carving.

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