{"product_id":"antique-afghani-silver-balochi-bead-necklace-1","title":"Antique Afghani Silver Balochi Bead Necklace","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCode:\u003c\/strong\u003e NECK113\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOBJECT STUDY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graduated silver bead necklace originating from the Balochi silversmithing tradition of Afghanistan. The front-facing statement beads are hollow, press-formed spheres with deep longitudinal ribbing separated by fine applied granulation wire running parallel to each flute. Surface oxidation has settled darkest into the grooves, producing a pronounced tonal contrast against the raised ribs, which retain a worn, muted polish. Flat disc spacers separate each bead, showing tool marks and light surface pitting consistent with age. Smaller beads at the upper strand shift form entirely: squat, lobed globes with beaded collar rings at each equator, more densely cast, heavier in proportion. Patina throughout reads a uniform dark bronze-brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCONSTRUCTION DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Low-grade silver alloy, likely tribal-standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead construction: Hollow press-formed halves, seam-joined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface detail: Longitudinal ribbing with flanking granulation wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacers: Flat disc separators, hand-finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraduated sizing: Central bead largest, scaling symmetrically toward clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 74cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatina: Deep oxidation in recesses, polished wear on convex surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Not visible in images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54001777770809,"sku":"NECK113","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0160\/0313\/files\/NECK113EDIT_2.png?v=1784105191","url":"https:\/\/frakture.shop\/products\/antique-afghani-silver-balochi-bead-necklace-1","provider":"FRAK \/ TURE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}