Large Antique German Marble glass bead from Lauscha Y23_0028_D

 A very large antique African Trade German Marble glass bead from Lauscha, dating to the late 1800s. The bead is quite large, 37.6 mm (1.48")  in diameter.  Very few of these beads survive without substantial internal cracking.  This one has internal cracking as well,  as well as soee external chipping.  Please see the photos for details.    TThe coloring is beautiful with green, yellow and red swirls Weights and sizes are approximate. IMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately; however, mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in the description, we invite you to please contact us and let us know. We are always grateful for any new information. We also accept returns, no questions asked. See our Return Policy for details. COLORS: Our photos are taken in different lighting conditions to show how the beads look in