3 vintage Tibetan repousse silver capped resin faux amber beads. 28x17x8mm,Nepal, 1970s. b4-amb150

Three matching vintage Tibet Nepal translucent faux- amber resin flat oval beads with handmade repousse silver caps .  These beads were acquired in the 1970s in Nepal and are well made with a lovely smooth aged patina to the silver and the resin.  Age uncertain. 28x17x8mm.  These are a pleasing shape that will lay flat very nicely in a necklace or a bracelet

The Tibetans sometimes applied brass or silver caps to the ends of valuable ancient stone beads such as etched carnelians, dZi and banded agates to conceal damage or reinforce fragile beads.  This style has been copied in some vintage and contemporary capped beads from Nepal.