Dragonfly Eye Glass Bead
Warring States Period, 475–221 BCE
This glass bead features vivid concentric circle motifs in blue and white on a light green ground. Known as a “dragonfly eye” bead, it reflects both the artistry and symbolic traditions of the Warring States period, when such designs were thought to offer protection.
Dragonfly Eye Glass Bead
Warring States Period, 475–221 BCE
This glass bead features vivid concentric circle motifs in blue and white on a light green ground. Known as a “dragonfly eye” bead, it reflects both the artistry and symbolic traditions of the Warring States period, when such designs were thought to offer protection.
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Item: Ancient Glass Bead (Dragonfly Eye Type)
Period: Warring States Period (475–221 BCE, China)
Material: Glass
Color: Light green with blue and white circular “eye” patterns
Dimensions:
Height: 20.6 mm
Diameter: 26.4 mm
Caliber (hole): 12 mm
Weight: 20 g
This type of bead, often referred to as a “Dragonfly Eye Bead,” was commonly produced during the Warring States period in China. The eye-like designs were symbolic and are thought to have had protective qualities.
