Ancient Extremely Old Bactrian Lapis Lazuli Unusual Fruit Shape Bead Strand 2024

Material: Ancient Lapis

Bead 2024 size : 8x19mm
Length L 18"


This wonderful example of a Bactrian lapis lazuli bead necklace Fruit shaped .

This fine colored lapis was considered one of the most precious gemstones in ancient cultures. These type of shaped pendants made of gold, faience, glass and stone, were popular pendant amulets in 7th -6th century B.C. in Greece and Phoenicia. . These lapis seed pendants from the far East probably date back to the 6th-5th century B.C.