Warring States Natural Moss Red Banded Agate Three-Circle Disc Pendant, Pre-Qin Dynasty

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Measurements: Outer diameter 5.3cm (2.09 inches), weight 19 grams, 5th–3rd century BCE Pre-Qin ancient jade artifact，condition & Provenance: The agate ring is fully intact without cracks, chips or restored sections. The whole piece is covered with thick original ancient patina. Both inner and outer rims are smoothly polished with uniform chamfered edges, and the tube-drilled central bore holds distinct spiral abrasion marks from ancient carving. A large natural silvery moss mineral inclusion grows naturally on one side of the stone, and the agate’s original color is untouched by artificial heating or dye enhancement. This piece was excavated from a Warring States-Han burial site in Hebei Province, later handled by a specialized ancient jade gallery in Singapore, and is now preserved within a private pre-dynastic jade collection in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Illinois, New York and New Jersey are leading global trading hubs for all ancient jade works created before the Song Dynasty.Description: This Warring States moss red banded agate three-circle ring is a classic wearable jade ornament and miniature ritual vessel for aristocrats of the Pre-Qin period. It is hollowed and polished from a single block of natural red banded agate rough stone, crafted into a perfectly symmetrical circular three-circle shape. The inner and outer edges all receive delicate chamfer finishing with crisp, balanced lines, fully showcasing the exceptional cutting and polishing craftsmanship of ancient jade artisans. The agate base features a smooth gradient tone shifting from bright tangerine orange to deep wine red, layered natural banded veins flowing across the stone. A large patch of silvery feathery moss mineral inclusion naturally forms on one side, creating an elegant natural landscape pattern entirely inherent to the raw stone with rich translucent gelatinous texture and soft, subdued antique luster. The central opening was carved with traditional ancient tube-drilling techniques, leaving fine spiral grinding marks along the inner bore wall that date back over two thousand years, serving as a key authenticating feature for Pre-Qin agate rings. After millennia of natural aging, the entire surface developed an evenly thick, mature patina with no harsh artificial modern polishing glare. Undamaged Warring States red banded agate three-circle rings with natural moss landscape patterns are extremely scarce in today’s art market, and well-preserved specimens with unique natural stone patterning are incredibly hard to source. This museum-quality artifact delivers profound academic archaeological research value regarding ancient jade forms and carving techniques, while also functioning as a premium wearable antique collectible, making it a highly sought-after treasure among dedicated ancient jade collectors worldwide.

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