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 very rare an unique large aquamarine pendant from the Pyu period 100 to 500AD. The gem has a hand drilled hole through the center to attach the gold rod. You can see in the photos, which I used back lighting to show the drilling, how painstakingly it must have been to drill through the gem. It is hardly noticeably when wearing it. The surface of the gem has smooth carvings of a floral design on both sides. The gold is probably from a later date. Condition: perfect. Size: See last photo.

A green Jade 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. 3cm. W. 2.4cm. Condition: No repairs. Some chips on the edges.

This ancient conch shell bead from the Pyu period and dates back to around the first century. It represents the emblem of the voice of Buddha preaching the laws of his doctrine, and occurs as one of the auspicious signs on the "Footprint of Buddha". Size: L. 2.2cm. Condition: No repairs. In the enlarged photos you will see the natural faults of the stone but is not very noticeable with the naked eye.

One Chung dZi agate striped bead and four round striped agate beads that go together. These beads are from the Pyu Dynasty from Burma and date from 100 to 500 AD.

A rare carved calcedony tiger with its 4 paws, upper back, and tail in carnelian red (presence of iron oxides in the stone). The body of the tiger is elongated with a curled up tail. Tigers of this type and age are difficult to find, especially ones that are intact...

A beautiful carved Sukhothai 15th century rock crystal Buddha from Southeast Asia. Crystal Buddhas are believed to have healing powers. Size: H. 5.8cm. W. 3.5 cm. Condition: Perfect. Some staining from long burial.

An ancient carnelian necklace found in Southeast Asia. Many of these carnelian beads were probably from India and traded around 3000 years ago to mainland Southeast Asia. Size: L. 60cm.

A beautifully rare carved crystal turtle made into a necklace from the Pyu period. All the crystal in the necklace are from that period The turtle represents longevity. Age: 100-500AD. Size: L. 38.5 cm. Condition: No repairs or chips. Some discoloration from being buried.

A green jade 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.4.4cm. W. 3.5cm. Condition: No repairs or cracks. The indents are the natural contours of the stone.

A nice colored ancient carnelian necklace found in Southeast Asia. Many of these carnelian beads were probably from India and traded around 3000 years ago to mainland Southeast Asia. Size: L. 66cm.

A very unusual and rare red agate oval Pyu seal. The white band on the surface of the stone has been skillfully carved down to the next red layer with a sacred bull. The red in the stone is more of a ruby red than an orangery red. When looking sideways at the stone at a certain angle, you can see the crystal clear band sandwiched in between two red bands which is natural to the stone...