Lot 189: A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC CELADON JADE TUBULAR BEAD, LE.
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A cylindrical jade bead or tube, known as a le, carved from nephrite jade of a pale celadon-green tone. The object features a slightly tapering profile towards both ends and is pierced longitudinally with a central bore for suspension. The main body is decorated in relief with a repetitive grain pattern (guwen), consisting of rows of raised, spiralling bosses. The composition is divided into two sections by a central band of incised diagonal rope-twist or cord decoration. Similar rope-twist bands terminate both the upper and lower ends of the tube.
H: Approximately 10cm
Condition report:
The item appears to be in good overall condition. The surface shows characteristic signs of age, including natural fissures in the stone, areas of surface alteration or calcification, and iron-oxide staining. No major chips, cracks, or significant losses are apparent from the provided images.
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