Ancient Chinese Hongshan Stone Face Bead - Aug 03, 2016 | Artemis Gallery In Co
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

Ancient Chinese Hongshan Stone Face Bead

Recommended Items

item-46822385=1
item-46822385=2
item-46822385=3
item-46822385=4
item-46822385=5
item-46822385=6
Ancient Chinese Hongshan Stone Face Bead
Ancient Chinese Hongshan Stone Face Bead
Item Details
Description
China, northeast region, Hongshan, ca. 4700 to 2900 BCE. A beautiful bead in the form of an abstract head with stylized facial features carved from a stone of golden yellow ochre hues. The bead boasts a most expressive visage comprised of almond-shaped eyes, a wide nose, open mouth, and angular ears, perforated vertically behind the face for suspension. Size: 1.5" W x 1.875" H (3.8 cm x 4.8 cm)

Provenance: Ex - Private LA collection acquired in the 1980's.

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#116020
Condition
Intact. Carving quite vivid. Nice mineral deposits across the surface.
Buyer's Premium
  • 22.5%

Ancient Chinese Hongshan Stone Face Bead

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
See Sold Price
Starting Price $500
4 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Louisville, CO, us
See Policy for Shipping

Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

badge TOP RATED
Louisville, CO, United States7,915 Followers
TOP