Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads Sichuan Recently tumbled-polished

Recently tumbled-polished

14mm wide x 15mm tall x 2mm thick (semi-solid silver backing) with a 3mm loop

Approximately 18mm long x 14mm diameter with a 2mm hole for stringing

20 beads per strand that includes some shiny red and black Venetian or Czech glass beads

145 rings per strand

Antique Idar-Oberstein Banded Agate Beads Sichuan Recently tumbled-polishedLovely 20" strand of large banded agate bicone beads. Antique German made Idar Oberstein beads, traded in Nigeria late 1800's early 1900's. Sizes range from 14mm diameter x 12mm to 18mm diameter x 20mm with small 1mm hole. Beautiful bands of grey, white, cream, tan, and black. Fantastic!!