The only bead of this kind I have ever seen. The design is very popular for Muraqat. Strange though that I have never found an original (like this one) in Mauritania.

Might be an argument for the age of the Mauritanian powderglass industry.

Should be/could be 16th century as well! The canes are 7-layer Chevrons in both case (this bead and the one in the previous post).

Hi Timbuk-2 and Bead Lovers Everywhere! On this strand, I have one bead like the one you posted. You will also note some other rare early Venetian bead types.

Hi Billy!

Believe it or not - when I posted this bead, I was thinking: "The only guy who might have one of this kind could be Billy!"

Prophetic - don't you think?

I memory of Tucson, this song - for a reason - is for you, but, please, skip verse 3 (because we are no PRETENDERS)!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk6Hpe7Bd94

Best to you!

Which ones are from 2008?

Don't say my two, because it were not only not true, it would also contradict what you said 15 years prior to 2008!

You should clarify (if you care).