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Ancient Chinese Hongshan Stone Face Bead
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Item Details
Description
China, northeast region, Hongshan, ca. 4700 to 2900 BCE. A beautiful bead in the form of an abstract head with stylized facial features carved from a stone of golden yellow ochre hues. The bead boasts a most expressive visage comprised of almond-shaped eyes, a wide nose, open mouth, and angular ears, perforated vertically behind the face for suspension. Size: 1.5" W x 1.875" H (3.8 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: Ex - Private LA collection acquired in the 1980's.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#116020
Provenance: Ex - Private LA collection acquired in the 1980's.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#116020
Condition
Intact. Carving quite vivid. Nice mineral deposits across the surface.
Buyer's Premium
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Ancient Chinese Hongshan Stone Face Bead
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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