Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Pendant with a rare large size honey coloured glass bead from the Viking period. The authentic ancient bead is wire-wrapped with a handmade bail and is strung on a modern leather jewellery cord with clasp. Length: ± 49 cm Diameter bead: ± 23 mm Thickness bead: ± 16,4 mm The wire wrapping technique dates back from ca. 2000 BC and was a favourite technique of jewellery makers of ancient civilizations. Condition: good condition and wearable. The ancient bead is made wearable as a pendant and is strung on a modern jewellery cord. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity available upon request (pdf-document).