Post: Post Reply: Re: "Etched" stone beads? by Beadman

Original Message: Re: "Etched" stone beads?

It might be more apt to think of Tibetan zi beads as being like other beads that are chemically-decorated agate beads. (The term "etched" is mistaken and voided.)
The tapered bead on the left is a type frequently seen from India and Burma. It is also imitated. I cannot distinguish them from a photo.
On the other hand, the oblate beads have a "carved" appearance that is unexpected. Authentic ancient beads of this type were also made in India, and later in Burma. Take a look at previous posts about "Pyu" and Tircul beads here. These beads also come out of Thailand.
Jamey
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Original Message: Re: "Etched" stone beads?
It might be more apt to think of Tibetan zi beads as being like other beads that are chemically-decorated agate beads. (The term "etched" is mistaken and voided.) The tapered bead on the left is a type frequently seen from India and Burma. It is also imitated. I cannot distinguish them from a photo. On the other hand, the oblate beads have a "carved" appearance that is unexpected. Authentic ancient beads of this type were also made in India, and later in Burma. Take a look at previous posts about "Pyu" and Tircul beads here. These beads also come out of Thailand. Jamey Copyright 2024 All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users

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