Prominent Jades of this String of Preciousness(Duo Bao Chuan) are all from the Warring States Period (475 - 221 BC).There is a beautiful translucent brownish bead decorated with various raised 'cloud' patterns all round.The next is a miniature Nephrite Monkey squatting down and naturally scratching its ear with the other hand on knee.The final Warring States Jade is another bead but with tapering sides and completely decorated with small raised nipples.
An extraordinary String of Preciousness especially with the neglected masterpieces of beautiful miniatures Jades.(2.54cm or 1inch. size)
