Ancient India Coins, India Coins, Antique Coins of INDIA

Primitive Money, Ancient Etched Quartz Beads Necklace/Bracelet (2nd–3rd Century CE), Total 9 Beads, 11.6g,&nbsp;about extremely fine,&nbsp;Extremely Rare.&nbsp;This refined necklace or bracelet is composed of ancient&nbsp;quartz beads&nbsp;dating to the&nbsp;2nd–3rd century CE. Each bead was produced through a complex technique in which artisans applied a special&nbsp;alkaline paste&nbsp;to the surface and then baked it to achieve rich, lustrous colors. Multiple firings with varying pigments sometimes produced layered tones and subtle surface textures, visible even today.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>These beads originate from&nbsp;Dangwada&nbsp;in&nbsp;Madhya Pradesh—an important center situated along ancient trade routes that connected Central India with China. Historical references, including those of the Buddhist monk&nbsp;Fa-Hien&nbsp;during the reign of&nbsp;Chandragupta II&nbsp;(Gupta dynasty, early 5th century CE), attest to the region’s prominence in commerce and cultural exchange. A fine example of early craftsmanship reflecting the artistic and mercantile sophistication of ancient India.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Note:&nbsp;These ancient beads have been thoughtfully&nbsp;restrung into a newly crafted necklace/bracelet&nbsp;to enhance their visual appeal and preservation. Given the natural irregularities in bead size and shape, achieving a perfectly graduated alignment is often challenging; however, this piece succeeds in presenting a&nbsp;remarkably balanced and harmonious composition. A unique and fascinating offering—the first of its kind ever presented by us.<o:p></o:p>

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