Brass Strand of Beads

Squashed spheres in aged gold, gleaming where hands have rubbed them.

This is a strand of beads. It is brass. Brass beads are generally made by casting in small molds or by the lost-wax method, then strung in lengths that are worn or traded. Chunky round beads, some a bit lopsided, with smooth, burnished highs and darker, dented lows. Blue-green patina rims the thread holes. White cord is visible in the gaps as the strand curls in layered loops.

Comfortably misshapen, and better for it.