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Re-reading this dialogue, I have a new thought. I suggested that the beads in=question might be rolled-pad beads. I no longer think this. I think it is demonstrated that the beads are probably Venetian. But, here's my new thoght: The beads were probably originally oval, and had a trailed spiral from pole-to-pole. This would have been made exploiting a multicolored ribbon, providing a somewhat random-appearing striation. Then, the beadmaker changed the shape to a cylinder—causing the edges to become the flat ends of the beads. This makes it appear that the beads have an internal spiral—when it is actually superficial. Of course, a longitudinally broken bead would reveal the structure very quickly. And would either confirm or refute my supposition. In any event, I can accept that the bead(s) in question are probably Venetian, and not ancient. Jamey All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users |
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