ANCIENT AGATE BEAD PROBABLY THE FORM OF A MAN HEAD, IN THE S...

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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 

+ Calendar 2024-11-27 14:00:00 2024-11-27 23:59:59 Europe/London Treasures of Time: A Collection of Antiquities, Islamic & Chinese Art Kew Auctions Kew Auctions [email protected]
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