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EIGHT CHINESE JADE DISCS AND EIGHT TIGER'S EYE BEADS , SONG DYNASTY (960-1279) | Christie's
Song Dynasty. Eight jade discs and eight tiger's eye beads. Comprising a greenish-yellow and russet flattened rope-twist ring; and seven discs, decorated with raised nodes, stylsed mythical beasts, geometric designs, the stones of various tones, including pale celadon and russet The largest is 3.2 cm.
Shaker Museum on Instagram: "The collection at Shaker Museum has an assortment of objects, classified as "relics," such as the linen fragment pictured here. This piece of cross-stitched linen is from an apron that is believed to have been worn by Mother Ann Lee, circa 1760-1784. To view this object up close and to explore Shaker Museum's online collection, follow the link in the bio. #ShakerMuseum"