King Tut

 

These 19 handmade glass beads, inspired by an ancient art form, are made in turquoise, ivory, emerald green & often encrusted with silver foil.  Detailed with an Egyptian flair, some of the chunky tabs have hieroglyphs scrolled onto them & many of the round beads have a rough intricacy to mimic a style from long, long ago.  Beads average 15 x 9 mm.  18 silver spacers are also included. 

 

Fun Fact:  In Ancient Egypt, glass beads were revered as both amulets & status symbols of wealth.  Signifying the value of these small & intricate treasures, some of the finest glass beads were found in King Tutankhamen’s tomb.