Gallery

A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

Glass beads

Posted by Dr.Speck on August 15, 2010 at 2:17pm
Recently received by mail; 2 large glass beads, white with blue striping. Sizes between 25 mm and 30 mm. By the pitting they look to be ground dug. Can anyone help me with ideas for type and age?
Read more…
Previous
Next
E-mail me when people leave their comments –
Follow

Comments

  • Dr.Speck August 22, 2010 at 9:15pm
    Hi all. I've been able to find some more information on these. They are known as pelangi (or jatim) beads from Indonesia. I haven't been able to figure out though if these are reproductions or originals. The original ones date from about the 10th to the 14th century. If anyone has some information how to destinguish the originals from the reproductions, please let me knopw :)
  • SARAH CORBETT August 29, 2010 at 11:50pm
    Hi,
    Was about to add the info you have added below!
    If you post them here
    http://beadcollector.net/openforum/
    someone will be sure to help out.
    Warmest wishes
    S x
  • SARAH CORBETT August 29, 2010 at 11:51pm
    http://www.collectiblebeads.com/cgi-bin/anyboard.cgi?fvp=/openforum...

    this may be the clue x
This reply was deleted.

You need to be a member of Adorned Histories to add comments!

Join Adorned Histories

Request your copy of our newsletter.

If you would like to receive our newsletter

Click here