An Ancient Chinese Warring States Glass Bead, c. 475–221 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

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

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

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 bead, fashioned from jade, a stone deeply ingrained in Chinese culture for its durability and beauty, dates back to the Zhou Dynasty. The simplicity of its form, combined with the subtle green va

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components This group of seven monochrome cobalt blue glass beads from the 1st millennium BCE illustrates the advanced glassmaking techniques of the period. The deep blue h

This is a beautiful tubular glass bead ornament from the Chinese Warring States period (475BC-221BC). This iridescent glass bead has finely carved swirls and measures 1.75" long x .5" wide

Chinese Warring States style pottery group, Possibly c. 5th-2nd BCE, (7) pieces, incl. vessels and small stands, 4.5"h x 13"dia (largest), 3.25"h x 4.5"dia (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguish

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

DESCRIPTION: Ancient Chinese Warring States Period Copper Gold Overlay Ornament with insert stone. CIRCA: Possibly 403 BCE - 221 BCE ORIGIN: China. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Peggy Slappey with ex

**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

An assortment of 15 ancient beads and small objects from various cultures including Roman mosaic glass beads, Warring States dragonfly beads, Mezcala stone figure from Mexico a small Medieval lead pil

A Chinese bronze covered ding vessel, Warring State Period (5th/4th BCE). An excellently preserved ancient archaic Chinese bronze cauldron,casted with a pair of upright loop handles, supported on thre

A pair of Chinese bronze spear points, Late Warring States - Qin, c. 350 - 200 BC, both well-preserved with attractive patination. L: 6 1/2 in (16.5 cm) and 5 3/8 in (13.7 cm). Ex Boston private colle

A Chinese bronze spear point, Late Warring States - Qin, c. 350 - 200 BC, the blade leaf-shaped with central midrib and long socket with fastening holes. L: 8 in (20.1 cm). Nicely patinated. Ex Boston

A nice Chinese bronze axe-head, Late Warring States - Qin, c. 350 - 200 BC, with oval-shaped mounting shaft with two slender blades at either side, one longer than the other. L: Ex Boston private coll