Ancient Western Asiatic Etched Carnelian Beads Collection (3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.)

This captivating collection of 12 etched carnelian beads offers a glimpse into the artistic and cultural heritage of Western Asia during the 3rd to 2nd millennium B.C. Each bead exhibits intricate cra

A Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace Circa 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C. Length 18 1/4 inches (46.36 cm.) Property from a Brooklyn Private Collection Composed of twenty-five spoon-shaped pendants in

A Western Asiatic Agate and Gold Bead Necklace Circa 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C. Length 21 1/4 inches (54 cm). This lot is located in Chicago. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, acquired in the 196

2nd millennium BC. A group of carnelian, agate and other seed beads with banded agate and rock crystal larger beads. 26.7 grams total, 53mm (2"). Property of a lady; from the collection of Simon Benda

Includes Bactrian barrel shaped agate bead 2nd millennium BC (Bactria-Magiana Archaelogical Complex Central asia. Western Asiatic 3000-1000BCE agate with wonderful bunding and natural eyes, Persian br

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of three tubular and one spherical carnelian beads, each with etched geometric ornament. 13.8 grams total, 12-30mm (1/4 - 1 1/4"). Property of a London collector,

2nd millennium BC. A restrung necklace of biconical carnelian beads; with modern clasp. 120 grams, 61cm (24"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.

Diameter: 10x8x6mm New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - Over 5

Late 3rd-2nd millennium B.C. A mixed group of five artefacts comprising: two stamp seals accompanied by typed and signed scholarly notes issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at th

1st millennium B.C. and later. Comprising a quantity of mixed carnelian, agate, and other beads. Cf. Then-Ob?uska, J., ‘Trade and faith in Nubian Early Makuria (AD 450–550): macroscopic examinatio

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of glass and other amuletic heads comprising: a schist head on plaque with diagonal piercing; a marble mask with diagonal piercing, pierced ears and small holes to

This collection of ancient etched carnelian beads bears the distinguished marks of skilled artisans from Kushan Era. Spanning from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and Mauryan period to the Pyu C

**Originally Listed At $175** Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A collection of 31 ancient carnelian beads of various shapes - rounded, biconical ovoid, tubular, and seed bead

2nd millennium BC or later. A restrung necklace of graduated etched carnelian oval beads with similar tubular spacer beads. 62 grams, 46cm (18"). Property of a West London gentleman; his collection fo

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A ceramic female figure with large headdress pierced at the top and sides, prominent nose and round eyes and urna in the centre, necklace in the form of applied beads; short arm

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A flat-section gold foil plaque of the head of a bull in profile with textured horns and body. 1.37 grams, 24mm (1"). From an important private London collection; formed in the

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A finely made bell-shaped terracotta bowl with flat base and narrow rim, band of impressed points below the rim. 1.2 kg, 26cm (10 1/4"). Ex Rihani family collection; acquired be

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A bronze tubular macehead with barrel-shaped body, five radiating piriform flanges. 252 grams, 52mm (2"). From an important London collection; acquired on the UK art market in t

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ceramic animals, each a rattle. 291 grams total, 80-130mm (3 - 5"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [2, No Reserve]

A group of six undated archaistic cylinder seals in 3rd-2nd millennium BC style consisting of: carnelian seal with lion attacking a grazing goat, inscription to the top; a white agate seal with two fi

1st millennium B.C. and later. Graduated string of irregular beads and dangles, banded agate centrepiece. 22.5 grams, 34 cm (13 3/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015.Ex Abelita family collection. [No Reserve]

This collection of antique etched carnelian beads bears the distinguished marks of skilled artisans from Kushan Era. Spanning from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and Mauryan period to the Pyu C

This collection of antique etched carnelian beads bears the distinguished marks of skilled artisans from Kushan Era. Spanning from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and Mauryan period to the Pyu C

This collection of antique etched carnelian beads bears the distinguished marks of skilled artisans from Kushan Era. Spanning from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and Mauryan period to the Pyu C