3 Rare Chinese or Asian ? Archaic or Antique ? Orange Carnelian Agate Bead Necklaces.
From the Estate Auction selling the Collection of CHAD HERRINGTON.
Chad Herrington is a Collector & the Author of the 2003 Book of his Collection:
" Early Chinese Stone and Circular Art "
These 3 Necklaces are pictured on Page # 169 of his Book (the Book is not included).
Description From Book Page # 169:
" 3 Carnelian Necklaces: 1000BC-700BC
Tapered Fluted Beads: .8cm-3.5cm
Circular: .3cm-.8cm
Tapered Tubes: 1.7cm-2cm
The deep yellow, orange and red beads are of high quality.
Their shapes consistent of circular, tubes, tapered tubes, fluted and tapered fluted beads. "
***(Please note that the above is the opinion of the collector / author and I do not guarantee
the specifications, origins or ages stated in the book. Please see my description below)***
My Description:
All 3 Necklaces are comprised of Assorted Size & Shape Carnelian Agate Beads:
Burnt Orange, Orange & Brick Red with Brown, Pale Orange, Cream & Clear accents.
All 3 are Simply Strung together with modern Fishing Line.
The Exact Origins & Ages are unknown but the do appear Very Old & likely Antique.
(The Book is not included but it is available for sale at various online stores).
Necklace # 1 (solo in pictures # 4-7)
Beads ranging from approx. 37mm to 4mm each.
Wearable Necklace length of approx. 23"
Weight of approx. 49 grams.
Fair overall condition:
With heavy wear, pitting, scratches, inclusions, small chips & the largest bead is repaired.
Necklace # 2 (solo in pictures # 8-9)
Beads ranging from approx. 20.5mm to 7mm each.
Wearable Necklace length of approx. 17.25"
With a simple modern screw closure.
Weight of approx. 99 grams.
Fair overall condition:
With heavy wear, pitting, scratches, inclusions, small chips & one bead has a large chip.
Necklace # 3 (solo in pictures # 10-12)
Beads ranging from approx. 27mm to 4mm each.
Wearable Necklace length of approx. 25"
Weight of approx. 33 grams.
Fair overall condition:
With heavy wear, pitting, scratches, inclusions, small chips & the largest bead may be repaired.
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