Depending on the size......

Depending on the size......
Re: Ancient? -- birdi	Post Reply	Edit		Forum	Where am I?

Posted by: Carl Dreibelbis

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07/26/2012, 16:32:42

Hi Birdi, these appear to be quartz beads and look very similar to excavated beads from Mali and these are typically dated to 1200-1500 AD so I do not consider them ancient.

Re: Depending on the size...... 18mm-30mm --- birdi ( 2012-07-26 17:08 )
- Not new to the market --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 2012-07-26 17:37 )
  - I think they are ancient --- judy ( 2012-07-26 19:27 ) file img
    - Many of the beads found in the digs are Carnelian from the Indus Valley Era --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 2012-07-26 19:52 )
      - I agree --- judy ( 2012-07-26 21:12 )
        
        Carbon dating --- beadiste ( 2012-07-26 21:58 ) link
        
        It was clay beads excavated with the stone beads that were dated. (no text) --- Carl Dreibelbis ( 2012-07-27 08:50 )
        Fuzzy dates from clay carbon dating --- beadiste ( 2012-07-27 10:24 ) link
    - The Humid Period in North Africa --- beadiste ( 2012-07-26 22:19 ) link
    - Alok Kanungo, yes? --- beadiste ( 2012-07-26 22:29 ) link
    - comparison ancient vs Niger newlymade 'ancient' beads? Anyone? --- karavanserai ( 2012-07-27 03:22 )
      - Martine, if you contact me privately and give me your email address --- judy ( 2012-07-27 08:59 )
Re: Depending on the size...... --- beadstore.com ( 2012-07-26 17:18 )