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Posted by: charlize Post Reply
04/29/2020, 06:46:01

Hi, a few days ago, I bought this group of beads on auction on the internet. It was only indicated "ancient beads of different origins" which is a basic indication. The largest bead (but is it really a bead ?) measures 4 cm in length and is conical (1.5 cm and 1 cm). The hole showing wear is also conical: 1cm and 0.5 cm. On each side a « murrine » is applied without apparent design.
 I will be grateful to anyone who could help me identify them: Egyptian, Roman, Islamic or other? Thanks.

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Posted by: Beadman Post Reply
04/30/2020, 07:23:49

A few look ancient. But they mostly appear to be reproductions—and therefore recent.

The applique is not a "murrine." (The singular would be "murrina.") This is just a trailed spot.

The easiest guess is that they are Indonesian. I know, for certain, that Javanese beadmakers have imitated black-&-white folded beads, placing a white band around them. (As seen in your photo.) The ancient prototypes are folded. The Indo-imitations are carefully wound-&-trailed—but look pretty good.

JDA.



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Posted by: charlize Post Reply
04/30/2020, 11:51:18

Thank you for your answer and your explanations.



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05/02/2020, 16:40:34



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