Warring States Period Wrapped Silk Agate
China, 475–221 BCE
H 3.6 cm · W 3 cm · 27.3 g
A beautifully banded wrapped silk agate with vivid russet, orange, and white striations. Highly prized in antiquity for its striking natural patterns and symbolic associations. Excellent condition.
Warring States Period Wrapped Silk Agate
China, 475–221 BCE
H 3.6 cm · W 3 cm · 27.3 g
A beautifully banded wrapped silk agate with vivid russet, orange, and white striations. Highly prized in antiquity for its striking natural patterns and symbolic associations. Excellent condition.
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Warring States Period (475–221 BCE), Wrapped Silk Agate
Height: 3.6 cm
Weight: 27.3 g
Width: 3 cm
This type of agate, often referred to as “wrapped silk agate,” is prized for its flowing, silk-like banded patterns in shades of red, orange, and white. Such stones were valued in ancient China for their beauty, symbolism, and possible ritual or ornamental use. The stand appears to be a later addition for presentation.
