Western Asiatic Assyrian Bead withKing Shalmaneser

An ancient Mesopotamia cylinder seal bead Cultures/Periods: Circa Period, 1350BC-1050BC Dimension: Length 1 19/64 inches (33x20x19mm) Findspot: Middle East Provenance: Private Collection, France, acqu

An ancient Mesopotamia cylinder seal bead Cultures/Periods: Circa Period 1350BC-1050BC Dimension: 1 49/64 inches (45x18x17mm) Findspot: Ur, Iraq Provenance: Private Collection, France, acquired in the

An ancient Mesopotamia cylinder seal bead Cultures/Periods: Circa Period, 1350BC-1050BC Dimension: Diameter 1 1/32 inches (26x25x21mm) Findspot: Middle East Provenance: Private Private Collection, Fra

10th-5th century BC. A carved carnelian cylinder seal with frieze of two robed figures facing a bull with attendant in a flounced robe, small royal figure on the bull's back holding a sceptre. 5.03 gr

1000-500 BC. A repaired fragment of a limestone bifacial tablet with cuneiform inscription; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, Unive

A Western Asiatic Bead Necklace Early 1st Millennium B.C. Length 10 inches (25.5 cm). Provenance: Tom McCaffery (1950-2020), Chicago; thence by descent.

1st millennium BC. A necklace formed of plain bronze links alternating with S-shaped links with beading, fourteen graduated plano-convex steatite beads or spindle whorls. 188 grams, 90cm (35 1/2") The

Circa 19th century A.D. A designer necklace string composed of agate and jasper beads of various types, including examples with designs resembling 'Zi' bead patterns. 470 grams, 94 cm long (37 in.). L

20th century AD or earlier. A string of circular polished carnelian beads enclosing a large fusiform agate bead and two small golden beads to each side. Property of a North London gentleman; ex Pars A

19th-20th century A.D. A designer necklace composed of three strings of graduated length, featuring gold, gold-coloured and glass beads. 115 grams, 49 cm long (19 1/4 in.). London collection since the

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

1st millennium BC. A restrung necklace of globular and irregular bronze beads with coiled pendant; modern clasp. 25 grams, 38cm (15"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market aft

Dimension: 25/32 inches 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 - O

1st millennium BC. A pair of restrung necklaces of cylindrical stone beads, one with a glazed composition plano-convex ring and foot-shaped dangle. 430 grams total, 64-78cm (25 - 30 3/4") From a North

Dimension: 23/32 inches 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 - O

This lot of 21 pieces is a treasure trove of ancient artistry, with items dating back to the Western Asiatic era. The collection's longest bead, measuring an impressive 8.5 cm x 2 cm (approximately 3.

Dimension: 5/8 inches 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 - Ove

Dimension: 1/2 inches 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 - Ove

Dimension: 41/64 inches 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 - O

Dimension: 25/32 inches 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 - O

19th-20th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a gusseted black and white glass bead; one similar, black and yellow; a lentoid black and white glass bead; a tubular black and white striped bead; a si

1st millennium AD. A mixed group comprising: a tubular glass bead with facets; a glass pendant of two hollow tubes. 7.35 grams total, 21-25mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a Belgian gentleman; formerly the

Dimension: 13x10mm 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

Dimension: 12x11mm 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