Ancient Jadeite Pendant w/Ancient Gold Repair - 100BC

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #667053
JD-044

A very rare jadeite pendent with an ancient gold repair on both sides of the pendant. The drilled hole also has a gold tube inserted in it. From southern China which is now Southeast Asia. Size: 2.1cm x 1.7cm.

Khmer shell and glass beads

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Hardstones Pre 1492: item #640821
1516

Mixed string of very old beads from Cambodia. The shell beads are polished and are consistent with Southeast Asian late Bronze to Early Iron Age, dating of 100-500 CE , the transparent glass beads are the same shape and technique of manufacture as Chinese opaque glass beads traded to the Khmer Empire circa 11th 12th CE. A very nice collection and may be worn “as is”. Total length 64cm/25in.

Very Lg. Crescent Shaped Chung Military dZi Bead -5th C

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #617772
AB-031

A very rare and impressive chung dZi bead in a crescent shape made from a many beautiful colors and translucency calcedony (agate) stone. This is a military stone worn by a high ranking soldier , most likely a general. It is from the Pyu period from India/Burma dating from the first to fifth century. Size: L. 13cm (5 1/8 inches) W. 3.8cm. ( 1 1/2 inches) Condition: No repairs or chips. Some calcification that can easily be polished off which I wouldn't recommend.

Rare Carved Rock Crystal Buddha - 17th Century

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Hardstones Pre 1700: item #600948
CRYS-001

A beautiful carved 17th century rock crystal Buddha from Southeast Asia. Size: H. 5.8cm. W. 3.5 cm. Condition: Perfect. Some staining from long burial.

Pyu Carnelian Bead w/Deer and Horn Symbol -100BC

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #599021
AB-029

A rare carnelian bead painted and fired with a drawing of a deer with horns and the back a drawing of stylized deer horns. There is a hole drilled through the bead for hanging as a pendant. These type of beads are very rare and can also be used as a setting for a ring. Size:L- 2cm. W- .06cm Condition: Some: Normal ageing.

Ancient Natural Banded Agate Bead - 500BC

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #584663
AB-028

A very old naturally banded agate bead.Found in Southeast Asia, but probably made in India or Central Asia. A hole carved through the center. These beads were considered "magical" in ancient and in present times. Age: 500 to 1000 BC. Size: L.3.5cm. Diameter: 1cm. Condition: Small ancient chips at both ends probably done at the time of carving.

A Beautiful Pyu Agate Bird Bead - 100 to 500 AD

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #584423
AB-027

A very rare and beautiful Pyu agate carved bird. A hole is drilled from the top of the head to the bottom of he bird. Size: L. 3cm. Condition: Perfect. No repairs.

Pyu Carnelian Turtle - 100 to 500 AD

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #584415
AB-025

A nice stylized carnelian turtle. Hole running through the sides at the front bottom base. Pyu turtles are a sign of longevity nd are worn with the head facing upwards. Size: L. 3 cm. W. 2.2cm. Condition: No repairs.

Ancient Carnelian Bead Striped Necklace - 100 AD

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #581754
AB-024

A magnificent carnelian multi-striped bead necklace. The large bead has four rings on each side with a zig-zag pattern in the center. These are sometimes referred to as military beads. There are two orange and two dark zig-zag carnelian beads on either side of the large one. It is very rare to find an assortment of stripped carnelian on one necklace. These are from the first century and from India/ Burma, early Pyu period. Size: Full length. 63cm Condition: All beads in good and original condi... Click for details

Very Rare Ancient Pyu Chung Striped dZi Bead

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #550523
AB-030

Two black striped, carnelian dZi bead, with white lines. This type of bead is very rare and difficult to find in this color and condition. It is flanked with ancient gold and beads of the same period.Period: 100-200 AD. Country: Pyu-India. Condition: Excellent. Size: 3.6cm.