UPCOMING SPECIAL SUMMER AUCTION: JUNE 24, 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Agate bead necklace, Liao dynasty
Lot 265.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 200 €
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Description.
Crafted from natural agate in an exceptional shade of emerald green and turquoise, with translucent areas and a patina resulting from its age. The set comprises a large central pendant and six smaller beads strung on a black silk cord. The central pendant (龟甲天珠) is oval and flattened in shape, featuring extraordinary banding. The necklace includes four beads in the shape of small jugs, and two spindle-shaped beads. Liao Dynasty (916–1125) or later.
Sizes: 53.7 x 10.5 x 37.3 mm; 12.7 x 20 mm; 16.8 x 10 mm
Weight: 55 g
