Antique Very large Inlaid Turkmen store bead with Tribal Silver wire work, 8cm

Antique Very Large Turkmen Bead 8 cm long of tribal silver . It's 19th century or early 20th century. ie 1800's.
The area was part of the ‘Silk Road', the series of trade routes that spread from China to Europe, and so was subject to significant Chinese influence.

Condition Issues:- It is filthy having been in a drawer since 1982 store and with original patina so do not polish it please. ! The silver will regain its colour naturally when worn a few minor marks due to age and use no severe dents holes etc

Purchased in the 1980's for a closed shop They are all from the collection of a 50yr+ bead specialist in Covent garden