Treasures of Time: A Collection of Antiquities, Islamic & Chinese Art

ANCIENT AGATE BEAD PROBABLY THE FORM OF A MAN HEAD, IN THE STYLE OF MID FIRST MILLENNIUM B.C.

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Start price: £180

Estimated price: £200 - £400

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An ancient agate bead, likely carved in a later period to form a head of a man. The bead showcases a minimalist yet expressive depiction, featuring simple geometric shapes to indicate facial features. While the bead itself is ancient, the carving reflects stylistic elements from the mid-first millennium B.C., suggesting that it was modified at a later stage.

H: 1.2cm