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Imitation of antique beads

Posted by Svetlana Sysoeva on March 24, 2011 at 11:51am

Bought in Indonesia

Comments

SARAH CORBETT March 24, 2011 at 5:54pm

Faux Jatim from Indonesia
Svetlana Sysoeva March 24, 2011 at 6:43pm

I would call it imitation. They don't sell it as antique and bead makers are pretty proud of what they do
SARAH CORBETT March 24, 2011 at 6:57pm

Yes a very fair point, It is a well made bead and your description is very accurate.

Sx
Svetlana Sysoeva March 24, 2011 at 6:59pm

But I call some shop owners in Bali - faux antique sellers :)
SARAH CORBETT March 24, 2011 at 7:00pm

it is always very good to know the difference ;-) S x

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