Precious Stone Beads
Title
Precious Stone Beads
Subject
India Jewelry and Beads
Description
Location: Northeastern India, Khirsara
These are a variety of beads made of shell and steatite and of semi- precious stones such as lapis lazuli, agate, carnelian, chert, chalcedony and jasper. About 25,000 steatite beads were found in one trench.
These are a variety of beads made of shell and steatite and of semi- precious stones such as lapis lazuli, agate, carnelian, chert, chalcedony and jasper. About 25,000 steatite beads were found in one trench.
Source
http://www.frontline.in/multimedia/dynamic/01480/FL14ASI_BEADS_1480532g. jpg
Publisher
Dr. Gregory Schaaf
Angie Yan Schaaf
Angie Yan Schaaf
Date
2600 - 2200 BC
Contributor
Amanda Pirone
Format
File Format: Image/TIFF
Dimensions: 607 x 335
Dimensions: 607 x 335
Language
English
Type
Art History
Coverage
Northeastern India, Khirsara
Original Format
Jewelry and Beads
Citation
“Precious Stone Beads,” Art History of Jewelry and Beads, accessed May 17, 2024, https://amandapirone.omeka.net/items/show/21.