Asian trade beads

Southeast Asian: Hardstones: Quartz Pre 1492: item #1035844
2247

Good ensemble of quartz, and glass beads from Thailand. I purchased these in Mae Sot along the Thai/Burmese border which means they are probably from the Tak Hilltop Burial Sites, dating them circa 1100-1300CE. This area was part of ancient trading route in which, Thai, Burmese, Vietnamese and Chinese ceramics have been found together in the same strata. Most of glass beads are of Chinese origin while the stone beads are probably much older (late bronze age circa 600CE), but have been trade... Click for details

Asian trade beads

Southeast Asian: Hardstones: Quartz Pre 1492: item #1035842
2245

Good ensemble of quartz, glass, and carnelian beads from Thailand. I purchased these in Mae Sot on the Thai/Burmese border which means they are probably from the Tak Hilltop Burial Sites, dating them circa 1100-1300CE. This area was part of ancient trading route in which, Thai, Burmese, Vietnamese and Chinese ceramics have been found together in the same strata. Most of glass beads are of Chinese origin while the stone beads are probably much older (late bronze age circa 600CE), but have been tr... Click for details

Crystal Shiva Lingam

Southeast Asian: Hardstones: Quartz Pre 1700: item #852387
1980

Rare and finely carved crystal phallus, Shiva Lingham, from the Khmer or Cham civilizations, circa 10th century. There are two large inclusions in the stone which refract the light in an opalescent fashion. The cone shape bored hole in the bottom, indicates this might have been a finial or most likely the “other half” to a Lingam/Yoni votive image. L: 3.6cm/1.4in

Three Striped Pyu Agate Beads -100AD

Southeast Asian: Hardstones: Quartz Pre AD 1000: item #721261
AB-053

Striped agate Pyu beads most likely made in India but found in Burma. These type of beads are very rare and difficult to find.Can make a nice pendant. Condition: No repairs

18K. Intaglio Pyu Ancient Carved Deer Agate Seal Ring

Southeast Asian: Hardstones: Quartz Pre AD 1000: item #568976
MM-1576

Antique Pyu State Intaglio Seal (6.35 ct.) excavated in Burma (Period: 1st Cent. B.C. - 9th Cent. AD.), 2-tone gray fine Agate, newly mounted as Solid 18 K. Gold Ring (13.61 grammes), rare and exquisite carving-workmanship. Collector's item!

Khmer Agate Bead

Southeast Asian: Hardstones: Quartz Pre 1492: item #373259
0766

Khmer tapered tubular agate bead with gold and clear band in the center. This piece is particularly hard to photograph and is much nicer in person than the photos would indicate. There are no visible cracks or inclusions but one original shallow chip on the lighter half of the bead where it fits into the gold. 8.2cm/3.1 in length.