Description: AN EXTRAORDINARY ANCIENT CRYSTAL BEADAND AN EXTRAORDINARY VALUE AS WELL! A very large natural rock crystal faceted six-sided bicone bead of beautiful clarity and in superb condition.The geometry is regular, correct, symmetrical and well cut.Circa 1000 BCE to 1000 CE. COMPARABLES ARE IDENTIFIED VARIOUSLY ASBactrian, Egyptian, Roman, Pyu, Himalayan, Tibetan, Early Islamic, Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian.With recent advances in Southeast Asian archaeologywe have become increasingly aware of the wide distribution of beads throughout history. TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM "TWIN"A nearly identical example at the Tokyo National Museum was highlighted in their exhibition earlier this year on advances in Japanese archaeology particularly related to beads. The museum's text reads: "Faceted Bead, Crystal, Excavated at Izumi Koganezuka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Kofun period, 4th-5th century. In the first half of the Kofun period, the Hokuriku and San’in regions – located along the Sea of Japan – were the main centers of the bead production, while the latter half of the period saw extensive production even in the Kinki region, where Kyoto and Osaka are located today." PRICE RANGE OF COMPARABLES*USD 600 - 1200 Weight35.00 grams (1.2345 ounces) Dimensions 32mm x 32mm (1.26 x 1.26 inches) ProvenanceThe estate of an Italian gentleman photographer and antiquaire who travelled extensively in China, Tibet, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Central Asia, India, Sri Lanka and North Africa during the second half of the 20th century. Condition Condition of bead is excellent, consistent with age, and as expected for ancient material. It is complete, structurally sound, and without repairs. All details are as shown in the attached clear and accurate photos. It was cleaned in accordance with principles of museum conservation using soft natural animal-hair brushes with no liquids, oils or chemicals. Guaranteed GenuineAuthenticity and provenance can be certified in writing upon request, with a complementary Certificate of Authenticity signed by an M.A. art historian who is a highly regarded expert and longtime scholar of Southeast Asian cultures, ancient history, arts, and languages. A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT THIS BEAD!We are not "woo-woo" people here but this particular bead struck us as very special. It feels somehow very "clean". And "cleansing". It palpably exudes clarity. It's all about clarity. Clear energy. And its very geometry and numerology alone (see above) would seem to confirm as much!
Price: 323 USD
Location: Vashon, Washington
End Time: 2025-01-17T09:12:45.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Asian Archaeology
Type: Single Beads
Color: Clear
Style: Faceted
Material: Crystal
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1400
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
