No. XL
Large Orange-Red Melon Bead
Near Eastern style
A large oval bead of a glowing orange-red, cut into ribs like a melon.
- Style
- Near Eastern style; made now
- Form
- Bead
- Appearance
- Translucent orange-red, cut in lobes
- Dimensions
- 4.6 × 3.1 cm (1 ¾ × 1 ¼ in.)
- Weight
- 54 g
- Category
- Beads
- Reference
- VFA-040
- Price
- US$ 320
Catalogue Note
Ribbed melon beads were among the most widely traded ornaments of the ancient world. This is a big one, nearly five centimetres long, and it glows when the light is behind it.
Described by its appearance only.
In stock · US$ 320
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