Agate Necklace, Warring States Period (475–221 BCE)

Agate Necklace, Warring States Period (475–221 BCE)
Necklace of dragon vein agate beads, each displaying distinct colors and natural veining. Such adornments reflected status and the symbolic value of semiprecious stones in early Chinese society.

SKU: AA1005 Categories: Ancient Agate, Chinese Ancient Antiquity Tag: With Price Request

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Agate Necklace, Warring States Period (475–221 BCE)
This necklace is composed of polished dragon vein agate beads, distinguished by their varied hues and intricate natural veining. Each bead displays unique tonal shifts ranging from earthy browns to deep greens and translucent grays, reflecting the aesthetic values and lapidary skill of the era. Weighing approximately 430 g and measuring 35 cm in length, the necklace exemplifies the use of semiprecious stones in personal adornment during the Warring States period, a time when such materials were prized for their beauty, rarity, and symbolic resonance.