Old Tibetan agate melon bead, silver repoussé caps. 61.5mm x 28mm, Pkg 1. b4-car430 Silver Colored Size is 33

Size is 33

The interior of the frame features a molded and pierced (appearing carved) floral pattern

not color treated and of hand fashioned shapes

from the 1930's  - 1950s

featuring a smooth polish and drilled holes

Old Tibetan agate melon bead, silver repoussé caps. 61.5mm x 28mm, Pkg 1. b4-car430 Silver Colored Size is 33Vintage Nepal large carved carnelian agate melon bead with repouss sterling silver caps. 61. 5mm x 28mm. This vintage or antique bead is set more recently in sterling silver caps by artisans in Nepal. This is a rare old bead that shows a bit of wear which greatly adds to its character. It makes a wonderful focal bead. Sold individually. These beads were acquired from a collector who purchased them in Nepal in the 1970s. The Tibetans sometimes applied