Tradewind Beads
Tradewind beads, approximately 800 years old, were made in China and traded in Indonesia.
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.
11 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.
7 in stock
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 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
Multi-colored Tradewind Glas Beads
GTB4013STA
22" strand of cool multi-colored tradewind glass beads. Nice very old, pony-bead size: beautiful earthy browns, rust with blues, yellows and greens.
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 Originally made in China for trade in Java, Indonesia. 24" strand of mostly small 3mm beads with a few oiher sizes and colors tossed into the mix.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, K
GTB4010K
Ancient trade wind bead from Java, 1000-2000 years old. Approx 14mm in diameter with 3.5mm hole for stringing. Beautiful millefiori-like design; very rare. Photo shows two, SOLD INDIVIDUALLY, not as a pair.
1 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
Ancient Trade Wind Bead from Java, N
GTB4010N
Ancient tradewind glass bead excavated from Java. 13mm x 14mm with 2.5mm hole. Green striped bead in wonderful condition.
1 in stock
Ancient Trade Wind Bead from Java, E
GTB4010E
Ancient trade wind bead from Java, 1000-2000 years old. 13mm long x 14mm wide with 4mm hole for stringing. Exceptional quality for this rare eye-bead! One of a kind!
1 in stock
Ancient Chinese Glass Beads
GTB4010ST
Ancient Glass Trade Wind beads from Java. Ancient 800-1200 year old Chinese glass trade in Indonesia. Very rare colors! Various shapes and sizes; smallest is 8mm x 11mm – largest 16mm x 19mm.
1 in stock
Yellow Tradewind Beads, Strand
GTB4007ST
Pretty yellow beads; Chinese-made, but traded in surrounding countries over 1000 years ago. Graduated 20" strand 2mm x 3mm to 5mm x 6mm with 1-1.5mm holes.
1 in stock
Strand of Ancient Purple Chinese Glass Beads
GTB4004ST
A grand 26" strand of graduated purple Chinese glass beads excavated in Indonesia. These ancient (1000+ years old) beads are in excellent shape… with very little calcification. Beads range in shape (rounds, saucers, tubes) and size (from 3mm x 5mm to 11mm x 7mm) in varying opaqueness and shades of purple. Very rare.
1 in stock
Ancient Chinese Glass, strand
GTB4003ST
This 18" strand of ancient Chinese glass beads is a must have! These beads are approx. 800 years old and were traded in Java Indonesia. A beautiful mixture of greens to aqua in various shapes and sizes: 2mm x 5mm to 12mm x 6mm with an odd pendant-like bead measuring 16mm x 6mm. There is some calcification common to glass beads of this age.
1 in stock
Impressive strand of Chartreuse and Teal Majapahit beads
GTB4002ST
Traded in Indonesia around 800 years ago, this is an impressive strand of 38 small to large (11mm to 19mm) Chartreuse and Teal Majapahit beads. Very rare, in fine condition (some chipped beads).
1 in stock
Large Chartreuse Majapahit
GTBI4001
Traded in Indonesia around 800 years ago, the large size and chartreuse color are very rare! About 22mm diameter.
13 in stock