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3000-Year-Old Beads from Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan

Elaboration of the Beads that were Found to be 3000 Years Old

it gives me immense pleasure to showcase two artifacts of beads that are 3000 years old from Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Apart from that, these relics are the centuries of history not only of the region as a whole but also of unique and talented masters who were working in metal. Specifications: Total Weight: 11 grams Individual Measurements: Approximately 1. 5 cm to 2 cm (depending somewhat on the strain)  Appearance: These beads are simple and beautiful in the true sense of the word as they tell a lot about the history of man and his culture. Although these spiders are very tiny, occassionally ranging in size from 1. Measuring 5 centimeters and 2 centimeters, they are slender and harmonious in design and were made with woodworking precision; moreover, they have stood the test of time and remain elegant figures to this day. Material and Craftsmanship: They beads are manufactured from quality material that was used by early modern civilizations. The specific components may consist of semi-precious stones, glass or any other stones that have proven to be very resilient. Every bead depicts the efforts that were taken by the ancient builders to offer high standard crafts through the use of crude tools and rudimentary methods to develop such tiny marvels. Design and Color: The beads would have incorporated designs that would have been important to the folks of the time and they could have been religious such as geometric patterns, symbolic motifs or simple elegant shapes and curves. The hues appear to have even lost a bit of their lumen with time but they are still somewhat reminiscent of being rusty, which was probably the initial hue of the pigments employed.