Lot 304

Blue Peking Glass Dragon Eye Bead Necklace

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
In this lot is offered a necklace of rare blue Peking glass Dragon Eye beads. The beads are made in a cobalt blue glass with red and yellow "trail work" and Dragon Eyes or Bursts. The trail work around the eyes is spectacular. Once made in a dozens of colors, the blue is one of the rarer colors to find. This type of bead was made in the Qing Dynasty 200-300 years ago. There are 43 beads on this necklace. Each bead is approximately 1/2" round. The beads are strung on red fiber. The necklace measures 22" long. The condition of these beads is very good.