Chinese 18th/19th century agate beads

This banded agate Dzi bead from the Qing Dynasty embodies the sacred art of Tibetan bead-making. The contrast of the white "heaven's gate" pattern against the dark agate signifies spiritual protection

This set includes five antique elongate dzi bead amulets made from agate, originating from the Tibetan Chinese Qing Dynasty, dating back to the 18th-19th century. Each bead measures between 50-70 mm (

A captivating collection of three antique elongated Tibetan Chung Dzi beads from the Chinese Qing dynasty, which spanned the 18th to the 19th century AD. Crafted from black agate, a stone deeply estee

These Post Medieval German Idar-Oberstein Cylindrical Striped Agate Beads, dating from the 18th-19th century, are fine examples of the renowned bead-making tradition of Idar-Oberstein. The beads are c

Length: 5cm Diameter: 1.1cm Weight: 11.2g

This Post Medieval cylindrical bead, carved from agate, originates from Idar-Oberstein, Germany, and dates back to the 18th-19th century. The bead features beautifully banded layers of brown and black

An important Chinese 18th/19th century natural chalcedony (blue agate) carved brush wash depicting 2 foxes on grape vine (one fox tail damage), 3.4"Hx6"x3.5"

Near Eatsern Islamic Agate Beads Necklace probably 18th/19th century AD. Size 12 1/2 inches length. Ancient Roman large red Agate beads necklace. Provenance: Private NYC Collection of Mrs. Farshid Kas

This exquisite multi-layered agate intaglio bead from the Post Medieval period is designed in the Classical Greek style, dating back to the 18th-19th centuries. The bead features a finely carved intag

18th/19th Century Chinese Agate Mallow Flower Snuff Bottle; the agate translucent with a 7 petal mallow flower with Yin Yang motif to centers; well hollowed. Good condition. Height 2 1/4 inches (6 cm.

This exquisitely carved turquoise bead hails from the Qing Dynasty, demonstrating the era's revered lapidary artistry. The intricate carvings, possibly embodying the lotus, a symbol of purity and enli

A Chinese agate snuff bottle 18th/19th century With mask-and-ring handles to each shoulder; sold with associated stopper and wooden stand. H: 2 3/4 in. (H: 6.99 cm.) Provenance: Private collection, Ne

Three assorted Chinese agate archer's rings 18th/19th century Comprising two with swirling red inclusions and one with carvings of two birds. (3). H: 1, Dia: 1 1/8 in. (H: 2.54, Dia: 2.86 cm. (largest

Four Chinese agate snuff bottles 18th/19th century Comprising a circular bottle with green inclusions; a reddish-white bottle with carved beast; a light-brown bottle with mask-biting-ring handles; and

Three Chinese agate snuff bottles 18th/19th century Each sold with associated stopper. H: 3 1/2 in. (largest) (H: 8.89 cm. (largest)) Provenance: Private collection, Dallas, Texas. Condition: The

Three Chinese agate snuff bottles 18th/19th century All with white banded inclusions; one with mask-biting-ring handles to either side. (3). H: 3 1/4, W: 1 3/8 in. H: 8.25, W: 3.49 cm. (largest) Prove

This exquisite collection of platter-shaped beads, made from caramelized, orange, and verde marron garnet, agate, carnelian, amber, and amethyst. Dating back to the Mid-20th Century (c. 1940-1960), it

A turn of the century Chinese Jade belt. Features a carved White Jade buckle with Dragon design, on a belt with two strands of hand-knotted Blue Lace Agate beads. Minor surface wear, lacks some inter-

A Chinese carved agate snuff bottle 18th/19th century H: 2 1/2, W: 2 1/8 in. H: 6.35, W: 5.4 cm. From Mr. Perry, Central Louisiana. Acquired his collection in Asia from 1970-1998.

A Chinese carved agate snuff bottle 18th/19th century Featuring mossy inclusions to one side and lace inclusions to reverse. Sold with associated wooden stand. H: 2 1/4, W: 1 1/2 in. H: 5.71, W: 3.81

Four assorted Chinese carved agate snuff bottles 18th/19th century Comprising two rounded bottles; one hulu-form bottle; and one carved with fisherman on the shore. (4). H: 2 7/8, W: 1 3/8 in. (H: 7.3

A Chinese carved agate snuff dish 18th/19th century H: 1/4, Dia: 2 1/8 in. H: 0.64, Dia: 5.4 cm. From the Joan & Ted Dorf Collection in Maryland. Accumulated over 50 years.

Three Chinese carved agate snuff bottles 18th/19th century Comprising three variously colored agate snuff bottles. (3). H: 2 1/2, W: 1 1/2 in. (largest) H: 6.35, W: 3.81 cm. From Mr. Riley, Austin, Te

Five Chinese brown agate snuff bottles 18th/19th century Comprising one with mask-biting-ring handles; one with carved lotus; two circular bottles; and one rectangular bottle with wooden stand. (5). H