Handmade wound glass beads .
Manufactured as early as the mid 1600's and not after the late 1800"s.
Beads measure approximately 25mm and are of a beautiful translucent blue hue
Historical notes
The glass monopoly in China was broken after the collapse of the Tang Dynasty in 906 AD. After which the size and quantity of glass beads increased for both The Asian seafaring trade as well as for transport to the far-flung minority tribal people's near China.
Listed price is for a single bead
We likely have more in stock than listed
Please contact us for bulk purchase discount
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