Product Description: This is an Etched Carnelian Beads Strand dating back to approximately 2500-1800 BCE.

Size:

• Length: 60cm
• Main Bead Size: 12mm x 9mm

Please note that as an antique piece, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Etched Carnelian:

Era: Approximately 2500 BCE to 1800 BCE

Etched Carnelian beads originate from the Indus Valley Civilization. The designs were created using a liquid derived from plants called natron, which was then baked onto the carnelian at low temperatures of around 300 to 400 degrees Celsius. While these beads have been unearthed from sites in Mesopotamia and Afghanistan, it is believed that they were originally crafted in the Indus River region and transported via land and sea routes.