SPECIAL CHRISTMAS AUCTION, DECEMBER 29, 2025 - 1st SESSION: ASIAN ART
Liuli bead ‘Flowers’, Tang dynasty
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Lot 121.
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Description.
Extraordinary oval-shaped liulí (琉璃) bead. It stands out for its intense cobalt blue base colour, decorated with a floral motif. Each flower is framed by an elegant scalloped line and yellow drops. The ends are finished with a braided band in white and blue. Tang Dynasty. Shows patina due to age. Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD).
Length: 2.1 cm; Diameter: 2.2 cm
Weight: 20 g
