Warring States Period Dragonfly Glass Bead China, 475–221 BCE

Warring States Dragonfly Glass Bead
A striking ancient glass bead from the Warring States period (475–221 BCE). Featuring a deep black base adorned with circular inlays of turquoise-blue and red, this piece is known as a dragonfly bead for its eye-like motif. Its bold design and rich history make it a standout collectible for jewelry makers, history enthusiasts, and bead collectors alike.

  • Origin: Warring States period, China

  • Material: Glass

  • Dimensions: 23.1 mm diameter × 22.2 mm height

  • Hole Size: 0.9 mm

  • Weight: 15 g

  • Color: Black with turquoise-blue and red inlays

A rare and visually captivating artifact that carries thousands of years of history in its design.

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Warring States Period Dragonfly Glass Bead China, 475–221 BCE

Warring States Dragonfly Glass Bead
A striking ancient glass bead from the Warring States period (475–221 BCE). Featuring a deep black base adorned with circular inlays of turquoise-blue and red, this piece is known as a dragonfly bead for its eye-like motif. Its bold design and rich history make it a standout collectible for jewelry makers, history enthusiasts, and bead collectors alike.

  • Origin: Warring States period, China

  • Material: Glass

  • Dimensions: 23.1 mm diameter × 22.2 mm height

  • Hole Size: 0.9 mm

  • Weight: 15 g

  • Color: Black with turquoise-blue and red inlays

A rare and visually captivating artifact that carries thousands of years of history in its design.

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  • Period: Warring States (475–221 BCE)

  • Material: Glass

  • Design: Known as a dragonfly bead, characterized by the circular eye-like inlays (red and blue dots with white outlines), resembling dragonfly eyes.

  • Color: Black base with turquoise-blue and red inlays.

  • Weight: 15 g

  • Height: 22.2 mm

  • Caliber (hole diameter): 0.9 mm

  • Dimension (diameter): 23.1 mm

These beads were often used as ornaments or in trade and are valued today as important artifacts of early glassmaking technology.