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Old Chinese Trade Beads

Old Chinese Trade Beads


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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Glass: Pre 1920: Item # 1449915

Please refer to our stock # 7104 when inquiring.
Abhaya Asian Antiques
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Very long strand of made in Boshan, Shandong Province, Chinese wound glass trade beads 114cm/48in. Average D: 7mm/.25in. These were acquired in Northern Thailand in the 1980s, these should date to 1950 or earlier, the opaque white beads in the strand are Qing Dynasty. This type of bead was widely traded throughout Southeast Asia for centuries and amongst the Akha people considered to be heirlooms. Free shipping via Hong registered airmail. Great for bead designers.