A very large translucent cylindrical agate bead with multi natural stripes at the center. The gold caps (of the period) are decorated with spiral and eye-shaped filigree work. The rest of the necklace is comprised of ancient agate beads, gold square-shaped beads and ochre-colored glass beads (all of the period)
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.
A very rare carnelian Chung dZi bead with 5 white stripes against a black background. This long central bead is flanked by ancient gold beads(6), round pumtek beads (4) and natural striped agate cylinder beads (2).
A nice bird pendant carved from striped agate of a bird from the Pyu period. The bird was carved to utilize the stripes to give a feeling of feathers. A hole has been hand drilled from the head to the tail. Age: 100 to 900 AD. Size:L. 3cm. Condition: No repairs. A tiny chip on the beak, only noticed it in the photo.See last photo.
A very rare carved necklace of agates,crystal and various other stones of elephants, tigers and conch shells, all having a religious meaning from a mixture of Hinduism and early Buddhism. Age: 100 to 500 AD. Size: L. 36.5cm. Condition: All in good condition.
Two well carved Pyu stone elephants. These are a type of micro carvings that the Pyu period is noted for. There are holes drilled in both of the elephants for stringing.
Condition: No repairs or chips. Some dirt still adhering to them that can be removed by soaking.
A beautifully striped translucent central agate bead surrounded by 26 smaller bicone and cylinder agates and 27 gold beads (also of the period). Each bead has its own special colors, patterns and character -together this makes an outstanding assemblage.
A green Stone earring made some 3,200 years ago from people living around the Ma and Red Rivers in northern Vietnam. Can be worn as a pendant. Size: L. 3.5cm.
W. 2.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Almost perfect.Very small chip on one edge.
A stunning necklace of rare and unusual carnelian beads. They include a very long 16-striped etched carnelian, an oval carnelian etched with a stag and a carnelian tigertooth bead with a zig-zag pattern. These beads are flanked with smaller etched carnelians, etched agates and gold spacers (also of the period).
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.
