Auction KEW-AU10005
Treasures of Time: A Collection of Antiquities, Islamic & Chinese Art
By Kew Auctions
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Nov 27, 2024
8 Chase Road Unit One Chase Centre London, NW10 6QD UK
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LOT 10:
ANCIENT AGATE BEAD PROBABLY THE FORM OF A MAN HEAD, IN THE STYLE OF MID FIRST MILLENNIUM B.C.
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Sold for: £180
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ANCIENT AGATE BEAD PROBABLY THE FORM OF A MAN HEAD, IN THE STYLE OF MID FIRST MILLENNIUM B.C.
An ancient agate bead, likely carved in a later period to form a head of a man. The bead showcases a minimalist yet expressive depiction, featuring simple geometric shapes to indicate facial features. While the bead itself is ancient, the carving reflects stylistic elements from the mid-first millennium B.C., suggesting that it was modified at a later stage.
H: 1.2cm
