Tradewind Beads

Tradewind beads, approximately 800 years old, were made in China and traded in Indonesia.

Ancient Cobalt Tradewind Glass Beads

GTB4017st

Rich grass green tradewind beads made in China over 800 years ago and traded in Java, Indonesia. 24" strand of cobalt color pony size (4mm or so) beads. Some funky mixed shapes. Photo is of a sample of one of the strand; each strand is different.

5 in stock

Ancient Aqua Tradewind Glass Beads

GTB4018st

Beautiful aqua/seafoam blue-green tradewind beads made in China over 800 years ago and traded in Java, Indonesia. 25" strand of seafoam color 4mm (or so) beads. Some funky mixed shapes. Photo is of a sample of one of the strand; each strand is different.

4 in stock

Strand of Old Majapahit Beads from China

GTB4020st

Majapahit from China, traded in Indonesia about 800 years ago. This 22" graduated strand has yellow glass beads; 5mm x 8mm to 12mm x 12mm. Sorry, no discount on this strand.

1 in stock

Teal Majapahit Bead

GTBI4002

This teal color of majapahit is rare. Approximately 17mm diameter. SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a pair.

7 in stock

Ancient Green Tradewind Glass Beads

GTB4016st

Rich grass green tradewind beads made in China over 800 years ago and traded in Java, Indonesia. Beads on this long graduated 28" strand average 1mm to 6mm a small 1mm hole. Photo is of a sample of one of the strand; each strand is different.

8 in stock

Stand of Rare Teal Majapahit Beads

GTBI4010ST

Traded in Indonesia around 800 years ago, this is an impressive strand of 34 small (14mm x 15mm) to large (22mm diameter) Teal Majapahit beads. In very good to fine condition (some chipped beads).

1 in stock

Old Green Tradewind Beads

GTB4011ST

Greasy green tradewind beads over 800 year sold! Originally made in China for trade in Java, Indonesia. 24" strand of mostly small 3mm beads with a few oiher sizes and colors tossed into the mix.

8 in stock

Ancient Trade Wind Bead from Java, J

GTB4010J

Ancient trade wind bead from Java, 1000-2000 years old. 14mm in diameter x 11mm tall with 3.5mm hole for stringing. Beautiful millefiori – eye bead design; very rare.

1 in stock

Ancient Trade Wind Bead from Java, C

GTB4010C

Ancient tradewind glass eye-bead that’s over 1,000 years old that was probably made in China and trade in Java where it was recently excavated. Dark blue bead with blue and white "eyes". Although slightly damaged on one side (crack), this is still a very rare eye-bead. 10mm x 13mm with a 2.5mm hole for stringing. A great collector’s bead.

1 in stock

Ancient Trade Wind Bead from Java, A

GTB4010A

Unique eye-bead from ancient Java! This ultra-cool eye bead is 13mm long x 14mm wide and monochromatic with numerous abstract shapes along with the usual "eye". Images are very-Keith Haring… only from over 1,000 years ago!

1 in stock