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Its natural bands create a striking design, showing the skill of ancient bead makers. A rare piece for collectors, jewelry makers, or anyone interested in ancient gemstones. In excellent condition for the age. 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In excellent condition for its age, it comes strung on an adjustable black nylon cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 19.8 x 19.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Swat Valley, Pakistan (ancient Uddiyana)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Circa 100 BC – 300 AD (Gandhara period)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCode: X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Indus Valley Beads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51138433253540,"sku":"00","price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3341\/2516\/files\/Photoroom_20250919_205219_7c349cb2-e912-4ba6-a4ed-bb1ec5d3c118.jpg?v=1758337930"},{"product_id":"eye-structure-agate-bead","title":"Eye-Structure Agate Bead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis agate bead features a distinctive eye-like pattern, known as an eye-structure, and dates to the Gandhara period. Its surface shows a natural formation that creates an intricate and visually striking design, almost dendritic in appearance, reflecting the skill of ancient bead makers. A well-preserved historical piece, it comes strung on an adjustable black nylon cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 12.9 x 27.8mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Gandhara region (ancient northwest India \/ Pakistan \/ Afghanistan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: ca. 1st millennium BCE – 1st millennium CE (Gandhara period)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCode: B509\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: f959ae97-d1b3-4c51-8f85-d7c39473615d --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indus Valley Beads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51187833372836,"sku":"0000","price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3341\/2516\/files\/Photoroom_20250918_180938.jpg?v=1764020842"},{"product_id":"gilgit-region-carnelian-sphere-bead","title":"Gilgit Region Carnelian Sphere Bead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis \u003cspan data-token-index=\"1\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eancient carnelian bead\u003c\/span\u003e originates from the \u003cspan data-token-index=\"3\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eGilgit region\u003c\/span\u003e and dates back to approximately \u003cspan data-token-index=\"5\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003e200 AD\u003c\/span\u003e during the \u003cspan data-token-index=\"7\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eGandhara period\u003c\/span\u003e. Its \u003cspan data-token-index=\"9\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003edeep red-orange hue\u003c\/span\u003e showcases the natural beauty of carnelian, while the \u003cspan data-token-index=\"11\" class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003esmooth, polished sphere\u003c\/span\u003e reflects the craftsmanship of early artisans. 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While it shows gentle wear at the top, the bead features unique eye-like patterns along its sides in a rich dark amber tone, giving it distinctive character. A historic and one-of-a-kind piece, it is well-preserved for its age and comes strung on an adjustable black nylon cord for display or wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 23mm x 12.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Gilgit region, Pakistan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Circa 200 AD (Gandhara period)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCode: A112\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 1a1692be-f7bc-4884-b2ea-4ba8a39ec87d --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indus Valley Beads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51198515413156,"sku":"A112","price":510.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3341\/2516\/files\/Indus_Valley_Beads_12.jpg?v=1765484558"},{"product_id":"rare-milky-agate-bead-with-unique-structures","title":"Rare Milky Agate Bead from Swat Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis rare milky agate bead hails from the Swat Valley (ancient Udiyana) and dates to the Gandhara period, circa 100 BC – 300 AD. Remarkably well-preserved, its soft milky tones are complemented by distinctive internal inclusions that look moss-like. They are sometimes referred to as Sulemani Bacteria Agate. 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The bead’s opaque body is accented with soft pink tones and striking black streaks. 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