A Rare large oval glass bead in shades of very pale blue to dark sky blue. Most of the front side of the bead has developed an intriguing beige patina. There are bi-toned (dark green & light blue) curvey line designs which are imbedded in the glass surface. The light blue line is now iridescent with age. The bead has two holes in the center for stringing. ...click for details
Assorted colors of glass beads made into a necklace from the Ming Dynasty or earlier. These beads were most likely from an court official's necklace. Size: Total length 88 cm.
Condition: Normal wear.
A very rare ancient eye bead from China from the Warring States period. Size: Diameter. 2.5cm. Condition: Excellent for its age. One eye is slightly chipped. See last photo.
A rare small glass eye bead from the Warring States period (475 BC - 221 BC). Size: See last photo. Condition: No repairs. Very good condition for its age.
A magnificent red and white Beijing glass vase . Basic vase is white glass with an overlay of red glass that has ben carved to expose the white vase. Scenes of scholars, merchants, painter, bridge, birds and mountain scenes. Qianlong mark at the bottom.
Age: Pre 1920. Size: H.27,6cm.
Condition: Perfect.
A beautiful red glass bead necklace made from a court official's rank necklace.Made from very high quality matching glass beads. Size: 34cm folded. Bead size: 1cm.
Condition: Very good. No chips etc.