Tiger-Head Spacer Bead, 1cm in length, 1cm in width and 13g in weight, an aristocratic ornament component of northern nomadic peoples (such as the Xiongnu and Xianbei) from the Warring States Period to the Han Dynasty. Pure gold, made by repoussé and chasing techniques. The outline of the tiger head is formed by repoussé with thin gold sheets, then the facial features and decorative patterns are chased, welding marks are retained on the back, and a central perforation is used for stringing. The tiger head has a fierce shape with concise decorative patterns, featuring the characteristics of grassland culture. Warring States Period to Han Dynasty (5th century BC–3rd century AD). As a gold artifact of the northern grassland nomadic peoples, it reflects the cultural exchanges and craftsmanship level among ethnic groups at that time. Well-preserved pure gold spacer beads are rare in existence, and have important academic value for the study of early Silk Road trade and nomadic culture.