These are vintage glass mercury beads
from Occupied Japan.
These beads are old and the original gold plating has flaked off.
They are round hollow glass beads that originally had gold color finish.
Glass oval with a raised + design.
These beads are hollow and often the top and bottom opening is 'fluted'.
These beads will easily break under a lot of pressure.
Approximately 225 beads
Approximate Size: 3/8" 9mm
Labels included.