Amber bead ball, Tibet, Qing dynasty

A disc-shaped amber bead, perforated in the centre for use as a pendant or stringing element. It has a polished surface with natural veining and a deep honey-yellow colouring with reddish inclusions typical of fossil material. It shows patina due to its age. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later.

Size: 36 × 30 × 12 mm

Weight: 12.9 g