Zhou Dynasty The jade bead of tapering cylindrical form, hollow through the centre, incised around the exterior with continuous archaic scrolls, the stone of dark-green tone with beige inclusions, visible traces of red pigment remaining; the two hardstone beads of rectangular form with an aperture drilled through each, the exterior carved with scroll patterns, two fitted boxes. The largest, 4.5cm (1 3/4in) long. (5).