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A GROUP OF 16 CENTRAL ASIAN AGATE BEADS. Bactria, ca. 3rd-2nd Millennium BC
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A GROUP OF 16 CENTRAL ASIAN AGATE BEADS. Bactria, ca. 3rd-2nd Millennium BC
拍品描述：
A GROUP OF 16 CENTRAL ASIAN AGATE BEADS.
Bactria, ca. 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE
L.min 5 mm / Max. 30 mm
Provenance
Formerly with, Saskia Wessel, 05.01.1984
Hand-cut and drilled, each bead is carved into tubular, barrel, or rounded biconical shapes, and polished to a smooth finish.
In ancient Bactria, agate was a prized material for jewelry, particularly during the 3rd to 2nd millennia BCE. Archaeological finds, including necklaces with banded agate beads of various shapes, showcase the artisans' mastery in enhancing the stone's natural patterns.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, agate symbolized protection and reflected Bactria's extensive trade networks and cultural exchanges. These beads are a very fine example, with perfect state of conservation.
Bactria, ca. 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE
L.min 5 mm / Max. 30 mm
Provenance
Formerly with, Saskia Wessel, 05.01.1984
Hand-cut and drilled, each bead is carved into tubular, barrel, or rounded biconical shapes, and polished to a smooth finish.
In ancient Bactria, agate was a prized material for jewelry, particularly during the 3rd to 2nd millennia BCE. Archaeological finds, including necklaces with banded agate beads of various shapes, showcase the artisans' mastery in enhancing the stone's natural patterns.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, agate symbolized protection and reflected Bactria's extensive trade networks and cultural exchanges. These beads are a very fine example, with perfect state of conservation.