Antique Opaque Red Melon Beads multistrand Both beads are 17mm long

Both beads are 17mm long x 14mm diameter

This is a mixture of new and vintage Czech glass

They are lovely things made in and around Java/Indonesia and traded by the Chinese all over South Asia

Heavy cast brass/bronze rounded bicones beads were made in the early 1900s and have a 3mm hole

There are 10 beads on this strand

Antique Opaque Red Melon Beads multistrand Both beads are 17mm longThese are a beautiful antique red opaque glass melon or rice beads from the early 1900's, bright fire engine opaque red glass, 6 x 8mm melon with 1mm hole. Czech made, often referred to as "Bohemia Glass". Used in traditional Fulani beadwork. 24 inches long.