Treasures from the Past: Central Asian Achaemenid Whorl Beads (6th-4th Century BC)

Dimension: 15x9mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$40

Dimension: 31.6x6mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$

Dimension: 19.3x8.2mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200

Dimension: 18x13mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$4

Dimension: 13x11mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$4

Dimension: 22x6mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$40

Dimension: 17x10mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$4

Dimension: 17x11mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$4

Dimension: 16x4mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$40

Dimension: 19x10mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$4

Dimension: 40mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$400

Dimension: 19x6mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$40

Dimension: 15.8mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$40

Dimension: 21x6mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$40

Dimension: 20x7mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$40

Dimension: 12x9mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$40

Dimension: 16.5x12mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-

Dimension: 26x5mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare These beads are from the Achaemenid Empire period, making them over two millennia old. Such artifacts are rarely found in this condition. Estimate: $200-$40

6th-4th century BC. A pendant with angled agate bead and gold caps to each end, shaped to fit bead. 3.34 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection; for

6th-4th century BC. A gold-coloured appliqué composed of a small discoid body with granulated circumference, central openwork scene of a dignitary in profile. 0.23 grams, 8mm (1/4"). Ex Abelita famil

6th-4th century B.C. A bifacial sheet-gold pendant or bead formed as a ram's head with stylised detailing in repoussé to the horns, eyes and face; pierced on both sides at roughly ear height for susp

Circa 4th century B.C. and later. A restrung necklace composed of opaque and transparent blue glass beads of various types, with larger central pendant bead. 7.06 grams, 46 cm long (18 1/8 in.). Acqui

6th century BC and later. A restrung necklace string composed of graduated yellow glass and other beads, mainly of oblate form, central feature a large barrel-shaped lemon-coloured glass bead pendant.

Skythian dagger (akinakes) with a pommel in animal style. Central Asia, 6th - 4th century BC. Length 25,5cm. Intact. Skythischer Akinakes. Tierstil, Zentralasien, 6. - 4. Jh. v. Chr. L 25,5cm. Bronzeg