The Bead Resource Directory

Disk Bead

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Also Known As: Sword Bead, Spacer

Time Periods: all

Cultures: all

Notes of Interest

Disk beads were found througout all cultures and times.  They are basically, thin annular beads.  During the Anglo Saxon eras, some of these beads were decorated on the larger flatter end and were used to decorate items such as swords and scabbards.