A group of 5 Chinese shell and bone beads dating from the Liangzhu culture. Dimensions are: the largest measures 1 inches tall X 7/8 inches wide, 2.5 cm tall X 2.2 cm wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Age-appropriate wear. Provenance: From Mr. Lee in Houston, Texas. Items were collected by his father over 30 years ago. A similar set of jade beads from the Liangzhu Culture is illustrated in _Zhong Guo Yu Qi Quan Ji_, Vol. 1, Hebei: Hebei Fine Arts Publishing House, 1993, pg. 153 (fig. 1). To view additional photos, please see the following link:https://oag.smugmug.com/Sept-Asian-Session-1