Antique JewelleryBanded Agate Bead from China-Tibet
Excellent banded agate . This type of bead can be found in the Himalayan regions, like this one, but also in the Persian area.
Ancient, with few nicks and very fine usage patina.
A fine looking perfect oval shape with a big crystalline inclusion.
See about “The History of Beads”, Thames & Hudson, L. S. Dubin, in the chapter dedicated to the asian agate beads, and, for a picture, page 53. Even in J.W. Lankton’ “A Bead Timeline”, vol.1, The Bead Society of Greater Washington, 2003, table at page 44, section 484
Size:
- length: 21mm.
- diameter: 14,5mm.
- weigth: 5,7grms.
350,00€