Ancient Islamic Period Glass Morfia or Dhar Verkrun Bead Y23_0391_X
Ancient Islamic period glass bead. This type of bead is a variety of the rare Morfia bead, sometimes referred to as Dhar Verkrun. These beads are dated to the Islamic Period, between the 8th and 12th centuries AD. It is generally believed that they were made in Fustat (Old Cairo), from which they spread to West Africa, where they were highly prized.
Bead Size: 18x16mm
Hole size: 4-5mm
Weights and sizes are approximate.
The bead is intact. There is a bit of discoloration on one side, which makes the color on that side paler than the rest of the bead. We tried to show it in the photos.
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COLORS: Our photos are taken in different lighting conditions in an attempt to show how beads look in different lighting conditions. We make every effort to show colors as accurately as possible. The white background photos are taken in daylight conditions. The black background photos are taken in the strong lab light and would be representative of what they would look like in the evening electric light. Some of the photos are backlit to emphasize their translucency. Note that monitor settings strongly affect the way the colors look. What you see on your monitor may differ from what you see with the naked eye, depending on your monitor settings.
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This product is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children under age 12. This product complies with EU safety standards under GPSR. Please follow the provided instructions to ensure safe use. For compliance inquiries, contact our EU RP.
