Marudhar Arts

Ancient India Coins, India Coins, Antique Coins of INDIA

Primitive Money, Ancient Etched Quartz Beads Necklace (2nd–3rd Century CE).This elegant necklace features ancient quartz beads dating to the 2nd–3rd Century CE. The beads were crafted using an intricate process: a special alkaline paste was applied to the surface and then baked, producing vibrant colors. In some cases, repeated baking with different pigments created layered hues and left characteristic surface furrows. The beads were found from the region of Dangwada, Madhya Pradesh — a key center along ancient trade routes linking Central India with China. Historical accounts, such as those by the Buddhist monk Fa-Hien during the reign of Chandragupta II (Gupta dynasty, early 5th century AD), highlight the significance of this region in early trade and cultural exchange, Total 29 Beads, 19.8g, about extremely fine, Extremely Rare.

Note: These ancient beads have been carefully restrung into a newly made necklace for enhanced presentation. Due to the natural variations in bead size, achieving a perfectly graduated sequence is typically difficult; however, this necklace remarkably succeeds in creating an aesthetically harmonious arrangement. This is a unique offering, not previously presented by us.

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