An Ancient Chinese Warring States Glass Bead, c. 475-21 BCE

This glass bead is a relic of the Warring States period, an era of rich cultural and artistic development. Its deep coloration and gilded motifs reflect an ancient Chinese aesthetic, where such beads

This glass bead is a relic of the Warring States period, an era of rich cultural and artistic development. Its deep coloration and gilded motifs reflect an ancient Chinese aesthetic, where such beads

This glass bead is a relic of the Warring States period, an era of rich cultural and artistic development. Its deep coloration and gilded motifs reflect an ancient Chinese aesthetic, where such beads

This glass bead is a relic of the Warring States period, an era of rich cultural and artistic development. Its deep coloration and gilded motifs reflect an ancient Chinese aesthetic, where such beads

This glass bead is a relic of the Warring States period, an era of rich cultural and artistic development. Its deep coloration and gilded motifs reflect an ancient Chinese aesthetic, where such beads

A wonderful pair of replica Chinese bronze swords. Each a faithful representation of a type used in the Warring States Period, c. 475 - 221 BC, and attractively patinated. Both 21 1/2 in (54.4 cm).

Chinese Warring States ca. 475-221 BCE. A grayware wheel thrown pottery vessel having 2 small applied strapped handles on the shoulders, both have a low relief ridged decoration. Tapered conical body

China, Warring States Period, 475 to 221 BCE. This is a beautiful example of a spearhead with remarkable heft and a beautiful multi-faceted patina. The patina even has fibers embedded in it, indicatin

**First Time At Auction** East Asia, China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, ca. 3300 to 2000 BCE; Warring States period to Han dynasty, ca. 475 BCE to 220 CE; Song Dynasty, ca. 960 to 1279 CE. A f

A lot of 3 Chinese bronze arrow or ballista points, Warring States to Han, c. 475 BC - AD 220, each trilobate with a long tang. Nicely patinated and includes the tang from another. Longest L: 7 1/4 in

A lot of 6 Chinese bronze arrow or ballista points, Warring States to Han, c. 475 BC - AD 220, each trilobate with iron tang. Nicely patinated. Longest L: 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm). Ex Boston private collecti

A lot of 6 Chinese bronze arrow or ballista points, Warring States to Han, c. 475 BC - AD 220, each trilobate with iron tang. Nicely patinated. Longest L: 2 1/8 in (5.3 cm). Ex Boston private collecti

A lot of 4 Chinese iron and bronze arrow or ballista points, Warring States to Han, c. 475 BC – AD 220, the points trilobate and in bronze with long iron tangs. Mounted into a wood shaft these point

China, Warring States Period, 475 to 221 BCE. An excellent example of an ancient sword type. The narrow, straight blade is bronze, cast in one piece with a guard, grip, and pommel; the guard is bronze

A remarkable example of ancient Chinese glasswork, this "beehive" shaped amulet with raised circular "eye" patterns is a relic of the Warring States period, dating back to 475-221 BC. The piece, with

China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. This is a beautiful dagger from the Warring States period, a time of great flux in Chinese society, when kingdoms and warlords traded land constantly.

Chinese Warring States period glass bead, with vibrant blue body and inset with delicately formed turquoise glass balls, 0.75"w.

Chinese Warring States period glass bead, with vibrant blue body and inset with delicately formed turquoise glass balls, 0.625"w.

Ancient Chinese Han Warring States Glass Seal. On acrylic cube base. Size: .75'' x .75'' x .5'' (2 x 2 x 1 cm). Provenance: Sylvia and Philip Chaplain Collection, New Hampshire.

Celtic North Black Sea or Chinese Warring States Period Pattern Glass Bead Dimension: 14x13x9mm Provenance: Private Collection, Japanese Merchant, acquired in the year 1992 from previous Chinese colle

Celtic North Black Sea or Chinese Warring States Period Pattern Glass Bead Dimension: 14x14x11mm Provenance: Private Collection, Japanese Merchant, acquired in the year 1992 from previous Chinese coll

Celtic North Black Sea or Chinese Warring States Period Pattern Glass Bead Dimension: 16x16x10mm Provenance: Private Collection, Japanese Merchant, acquired in the year 1992 from previous Chinese coll

This assemblage of Hellenistic glass beads, reflects the ingenuity of Hellenistic artisans in glasswork. With their monochrome hues and circular forms, these beads serve as a testament to the era's fa

This assemblage of Hellenistic glass beads, reflects the ingenuity of Hellenistic artisans in glasswork. With their monochrome hues and circular forms, these beads serve as a testament to the era's fa