59 - Ritual bead, made of black agate with engraved decoration in an ivory-white tone. It features a spindle-shaped body with a longitudinal hole, decorated with annular bands at the ends and linear motifs stylizing the auspicious characters “寿” and “王.” The surface displays an antique patina. Liao Dynasty (916–1125) or later.

Ritual bead, made of black agate with engraved decoration in an ivory-white tone. It features a spindle-shaped body with a longitudinal hole, decorated with annular bands at the ends and linear motifs stylizing the auspicious characters “寿” and “王.” The surface displays an antique patina. Liao Dynasty (916–1125) or later. Dimensions: 56.14 x 13 mm Weight: 15.78 g