Period:Unknown Production date:4thC-7thC
Materials:bone
Technique:carved, pierced,
Subjects:mammal
Dimensions:Diameter: 2.29 centimetres
Description:
Disk-shaped bead made of bone. Side A has an incised pattern depicting a round sun with protruding rays in the very centre. It is surrounded by a concentric circle with a large number of outwards showing rays. Another circle shows a rope-like pattern. Side B depicts a running (?) stag or ibex. This is a good example for functional jewellery as the bead could be worn using a string but both sides could also be used as stamps.
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![图片[1]-bead(?); stamp(?) BM-MAS.262-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01055730_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-bead(?); stamp(?) BM-MAS.262-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01055732_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-bead(?); stamp(?) BM-MAS.262-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01055734_001.jpg)
Comments:
Materials:bone
Technique:carved, pierced,
Subjects:mammal
Dimensions:Diameter: 2.29 centimetres
Description:
Disk-shaped bead made of bone. Side A has an incised pattern depicting a round sun with protruding rays in the very centre. It is surrounded by a concentric circle with a large number of outwards showing rays. Another circle shows a rope-like pattern. Side B depicts a running (?) stag or ibex. This is a good example for functional jewellery as the bead could be worn using a string but both sides could also be used as stamps.
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