Ancient Roman Glass, Canned "Eye" Bead ostrich shell Antique German-made Idar-Oberstein beads 15-19mm

Antique German-made Idar-Oberstein beads 15-19mm long x 15-17mm diameter with small 1mm bow-drilled hole

one large 7mm loop at the top

Lovely bicone beads  carved in India for use in jewelry created by the late Lou Zeldis

beads are from the 1800's

Ancient Roman Glass, Canned "Eye" Bead ostrich shell Antique German-made Idar-Oberstein beads 15-19mmExceptional Roman Glass Eye Bead which came from a strand of amazing beads that are over 2,000 years old, excavated and traded in Djenne, Mali, near Timbuktu! This bead is in fine condition and has 3 large starburst eyes, 2 white stripes, highly unusual! This bead measures 12mm diameter x 12mm tall with a 3mm hole. Highly collectable!