Lot 26. An assortment of turquoise and malachite beads, 1st millennium BC or later; The largest, 17⁄8 in. (4.8 cm.) long, cloth boxes. Estimate USD 2,000 - USD 3,000. Price Realised USD 9,375. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020

Comprising three strings of circular, spherical malachite beads and numerous small, rectangular and round turquoise beads; Together with four bronze ‘ant-nose’ coins, Warring States period (475-221 BC).

Please note this lot is the property of a private individual.

Provenance: The Irving Collection, New York, by 1987.

Christie's. Art of China. Including Property from the Irving Collection. 18 Nov - 9 Dec 2020