The aim of this blog is to catalog and study as many ancient beads found in India as possible. The blog will feature high quality images of beads and other related items. Latest discoveries and theories on the bead trade from India will be discussed in length.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Faceted Quartz Bead
This is a quartz bead found in the Tanjore District. This bead was found in the Cauvery River. The bead is 20 mm x 16mm. It is a faceted shape which tapers down to both ends. The perforation is 1.8mm. The bead is polished but shows some crack and damage due to wear and tear by being in the river. This bead can be placed between 800 BCE - 300 AD
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