Antique Oman Beluchi Marriya silver bi-cone bead. 19th century (e)

Traditionally worn by women as a focal bead. From the Batinah coast of Oman. c1850
A beautiful coin silver bead. For beads like this see ‘Oman and Zanzibar Virtual Museum’

Bead size: 33mm diameter x 64mm long
Threading hole diameter: 8mm
Weight: 11.3gm

Good clean condition. A few dents. These beads are rare.
Please examine photographs as these form part of the description. e23/78e