This bead, fashioned from jade, a stone deeply ingrained in Chinese culture for its durability and beauty, dates back to the Zhou Dynasty. The simplicity of its form, combined with the subtle green variations, is indicative of the aesthetic values of ancient China, where jade was revered not just for its decorative appeal but also for its symbolic significance, often associated with virtue and immortality.

Provenance:
Presumed to have been part of an aristocratic collection during the Zhou Dynasty, exemplifying the reverence for jade in ancient Chinese society.

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Included with the sale is a dedicated ERC-1155 token on the Ethereum blockchain, verifying the bead's historical authenticity. The token, mirroring the bead's legacy, will be transferred after the completion of the sale. A suitable "0x" Ethereum wallet address is needed to claim this token, with participation being at the discretion of the collector.

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1.3 x 0.8 cm