Marudhar Arts

Ancient India Coins, India Coins, Antique Coins of INDIA

Primitive Money, Ancient Etched Quartz and Carnelian Beads Necklace/Bracelet (2nd–3rd Century AD), Total 17 Beads, 11.7g,&nbsp;about extremely fine,&nbsp;Extremely Rare.

Note: These ancient beads have been carefully restrung into a newly crafted necklace or bracelet to enhance both visual appeal and long-term preservation. Despite the natural irregularities in bead size and form, the arrangement achieves a remarkably balanced and harmonious composition.<o:p></o:p>The piece is composed of&nbsp;ancient quartz and carnelian beads dating to the 2nd–3rd &nbsp;Century AD, produced using a sophisticated technique in which artisans applied a special&nbsp;alkaline paste&nbsp;and fired the beads multiple times to obtain rich colours, layered tones, and subtle surface textures. The characteristic&nbsp;white enamel-etched decoration&nbsp;on the carnelian remains clearly visible.<o:p></o:p>The beads originate from&nbsp;Dangwada, Madhya Pradesh, a significant early trade centre on routes linking Central India with China, noted by the Buddhist monk&nbsp;Fa-Hien&nbsp;during the reign of&nbsp;Chandragupta II&nbsp;(Gupta dynasty, early 5th century AD). A fine example of early Indian craftsmanship and mercantile sophistication.<o:p></o:p>

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