296 - A tubular bead, perforated lengthwise and carved from semi-translucent reddish-orange jade, divided into three superimposed registers adorned with bas-reliefs depicting mythical Liangzhu masks, with oval-banded eyes, a stylized mouth, and parallel incisions. Liangzhu culture (c. 3300–2300 B.C.) or later.

A tubular bead, perforated lengthwise and carved from semi-translucent reddish-orange jade, divided into three superimposed registers adorned with bas-reliefs depicting mythical Liangzhu masks, with oval-banded eyes, a stylized mouth, and parallel incisions. Liangzhu culture (c. 3300–2300 B.C.) or later. Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.8 x 1.85 cm Weight: 44.11 g