UPCOMING SPECIAL SUMMER AUCTION: JUNE 24, 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Agate dzi bead ‘Longevity and Bat’, Tang Dynasty
Awarded For. 1.800 €
Lot 157.
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Description.
An agate that creates a contrast between the ivory-coloured background and the designs in a translucent brown hue. The piece has a spindle-shaped form, featuring on one side the silhouette of a bat with outstretched wings, and on the other, a stylised symbol of longevity. It shows patina due to ageing. Tang Dynasty (618–907) or later.
Size: 12 x 36 mm
Weight: 8.1 g
