A group of four Chinese glass beads dating from the Han dynasty with a custom silk box. The group includes: a round black bead with blue dots, a green stand-shaped bead, a rectangular white bead with dots, and a round blue bead with green dots. Dimensions are: the white bead measures 1/2 inches tall X 1/2 inches wide, 1.3 cm X 1.3 cm. All measurements are approximate. Condition: All beads have age wear. The black bead is missing several elements. The green bead has chipping to the edges and patina. The white bead has wear to the corners. Provenance: From a private New York City collection. Purchased from a well-known antiques dealer in New Brawnfels, Texas. High resolution images can be found here.