Ancient Chinese Faience Warring States Bead

Product Description: This item is a finely crafted Warring States bead, known for its excellent condition. A small yet significant piece, it holds great historical and aesthetic value.

Specifications:

• Origin: China
• Estimated Production Period: 5th century BCE - 3rd century BCE
• Size: Diameter approximately 15mm × Height 11mm
• Hole Size: Approximately 5mm

Special Notes:

Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may vary slightly in color and appearance due to lighting conditions during photography. As this is an antique item, it may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Chinese Warring States Beads:

The term "Warring States Beads" refers to beads made during China's Warring States period, roughly between the 5th and 3rd centuries BCE, before the unification of China by the Qin dynasty. The earliest Chinese glass artifacts, dating back to the 11th to 8th century BCE, were discovered in Luoyang, Henan Province. However, it wasn't until the Warring States period that glass products began to circulate widely.

Early Warring States beads, often made of a ceramic material known as faience with glass patterns, later evolved into fully glass beads. Common designs included "Seven Star Beads" and "Eye Beads," characterized by their distinctive spots. Despite the influence of Western Asian glass-making techniques and styles, the material composition of Chinese glass from this period differs, highlighting the advanced glass manufacturing technology of ancient China.

These beads are not only historically significant as the inception of Chinese glass history but are also highly appreciated for their diverse designs and vibrant colors, making them a beloved collectible among enthusiasts.