Vintage Nepali carved carnelian melon bead, silver capped. 17mm - 20mm, Nepal, 1970s. 1 pc. b4-car347-2

Old Tibetan or Nepali carved carnelian melon beads with silver caps. 17-20mm. Natural old weathered carved carnelian beads set more recently in coiled silver wire caps by artisans in Nepal. . These beads are hand made and vary slightly in length and width.. These are older beads and show a bit of wear.  This bead was acquired in the 1970s in Nepal.  Age uncertain. A stunning focal bead. 1 piece. b4-car347-2