ANCIENT ISLAMIC DECORATED GLASS BEAD COLLECTION - CIRCA 12TH CENTURY DIMENSIONSLength - 2.5-3.5cmWeight - 17.73g This is a beautiful and very rare Ancient Islamic decorated glass bead and fragment collection. One being a carved geometric design bead, the other a ribbed fragment from a large glass display piece. Both are in a very high quality preserved condition, with all clear and vivid design elements present. Was originally purchased from a registered Dutch antiquity collection in 1979, with full provenance and history of ownership present dating this beautiful artefact to 12th century AD. A real opportunity to own a very rare and unique part of history.
COMES WITH A PRINTED CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY - I am an antiques dealer based in London, who sources all my antiquities from private collections, antique stores or top auctions dating back to the 1970's.  Please check out my other listings and antiquities up for sale, I am very happy to negotiate prices and combine offers on multiple items. I also offer a full 30 day money back guarantee if you are not happy or satisfied with the item, giving you the buyer peace of mind for your purchase.  ShippingAll items are packaged incredibly carefully to ensure the contents have a very high level of protection and safety. All deliveries being sent out from United Kingdom by royal mail both domestically and internationally. Deliveries will be dispatch between 1-5 working days, due to us using a Royal Mail collection service once a week. These items will be fully tracked for you with tracking number provided. Please do ask me if you have any further questions regarding the item, I will endeavour to do my best to respond quickly. PLEASE REMEMBER YOU THE BUYER ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY IMPORT DUTIES WHICH MAY NEED TO BE PAID BEFORE THE ITEM CAN BE RELEASED TO YOU