Sold2024An Ancient Himalayan Bicone Agate Bead, Early Historic Period, c. 1st Millennium BCEThis slender bicone bead, with dimensions of 1.38 x 0.31 inches (3.5 x 0.8 cm), is an ancient example of Himalayan craftsmanship from the 1st millennium BCE. The bead's patterned surface, displaying bSee Sold Price
2024An Ancient Silk Road Banded Agate Chung Dzi Bead, c. 1st Millennium BCEA venerable relic of the Silk Road, this banded agate Chung Dzi bead encapsulates the mystery and spiritual gravitas of early Himalayan trade routes. Characterized by its concentric "eye" patterns, thSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Silk Road Banded Agate Chung Dzi Bead, c. 1st Millennium BCEA venerable relic of the Silk Road, this banded agate Chung Dzi bead encapsulates the mystery and spiritual gravitas of early Himalayan trade routes. Characterized by its concentric "eye" patterns, thSee Sold Price
Sold2024Lot of Ancient Carnelian Beads, c. 1st Millennium BCE - 1st Millennium CEThis collection of ancient carnelian beads, each approximately 0.8 x 1.0 cm, showcases a variety of hues from rich, deep reds to light, creamy oranges. The beads are believed to date from the 1st millSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Persian Bicone Cylinder Seal, 1st Millennium BCEAn intricately carved bicone cylinder seal from ancient Persia, this artifact bears witness to the complex administrative systems of the time. Cylinder seals were used as a form of signature and wereSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Himalayan Afghan Agate Bead, c. 1st Millennium CEResonating with the rich legacy of the ancient Himalayan trade routes, this Afghan agate bead is a miniature marvel. Its banded pattern and aged patina suggest it was a cherished personal ornament, aSee Sold Price
Sold2024Assortment of Ancient Multicolored Stone Beads, c. 1st Millennium BCE to 1st Millennium CEThis assortment features a variety of ancient stone beads including amethyst, quartz, and carnelian, spanning the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millennium CE. These beads exemplify the diversity of maSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Persian Chalcedony Cylinder Seal, Circa 1st Millennium BCEThis cylinder seal, carved from chalcedony, is a testament to the intricate art of ancient Persia. The engraved figures and symbols served not only as a signature but also conveyed the owner’s statuSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Persian Dice-Backed Stamp Seal, c. 1st Millennium BCECategory: Sealings This unique artifact, an ancient Persian stamp seal featuring a dice-backed design, dates back to the 1st millennium BCE. It combines practical function with a gaming element, refleSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Persian Dice-Backed Stamp Seal, c. 1st Millennium BCECategory: Sealings This unique artifact, an ancient Persian stamp seal featuring a dice-backed design, dates back to the 1st millennium BCE. It combines practical function with a gaming element, refleSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Carnelian Agate Bead, Unusual Shape, ca. 1st Millennium BCEThis ancient bead, made from carnelian agate, dates back to the 1st millennium BCE. Its unusual and distinct shape, resembling a teardrop with a complete loop, suggests it may have been part of a largSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Persian Bow-Shaped Carnelian Agate Bead, Possibly 2nd Millennium BCEIntroducing a lustrous bow-shaped carnelian agate bead, sized at 4 by 1.8 cm, potentially dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. Carnelian was highly valued in ancient times for its beauty and was belSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Carnelian Agate Bead, Unusual Shape, ca. 1st Millennium BCEThis ancient bead, made from carnelian agate, dates back to the 1st millennium BCE. Its unusual and distinct shape, resembling a teardrop with a complete loop, suggests it may have been part of a largSee Sold Price
Sold2024Group of Ancient Multicultural Stone and Glass Beads, c. 1st Millennium BCE to 1st Millennium CEThis diverse collection features ancient beads made of stone and glass, spanning from the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millennium CE. The beads represent a multitude of cultures, showcasing a varietySee Sold Price
Sold2024Group of Seven Ancient Monochrome Cobalt Blue Glass Beads, c. 1st Millennium BCECategory: Beads and Jewelry Components This group of seven monochrome cobalt blue glass beads from the 1st millennium BCE illustrates the advanced glassmaking techniques of the period. The deep blue hSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Intricate Silver Bead from Persia, 1st Millennium BCEAn ancient Persian silver bead, dating to the 1st millennium BCE, showcasing intricate floral and circular patterns. This bead, measuring 2 x 1.5 cm, was likely used in ancient jewelry or decorative aSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Persian Gold Gilt Ring with Carnelian Beads, 1st Millennium BCEAn ancient bronze ring from Persia, featuring an engraved stamp seal, dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. This ring, size 8.25 US, is crafted with a bronze band and a distinctive rectangular stampSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Persian Gold Gilt Ring with Carnelian Beads, 1st Millennium BCEAn ancient bronze ring from Persia, featuring an engraved stamp seal, dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. This ring, size 8.25 US, is crafted with a bronze band and a distinctive rectangular stampSee Sold Price
Sold2024Lot of 8 Ancient Persian Parthian Agate Beads, c. 1000 BCE-300 CEA curated collection of 8 ancient Persian agate beads, ranging from approximately 1000 BCE to 300 CE. These beads showcase intricate banding and natural colors, indicative of the high-quality agate soSee Sold Price
Sold2022Ancient Bactrian / BMAC Agate Beads (3)Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana (BMAC) (Oxus Civilization), ca. 1st millennium BCE. A trio of large ancient beads, each triangular in form, with blunt edges and pierced through laterally for suspensionSee Sold Price
Sold2015A necklace comprised of Egyptian quartz beadsA necklace comprised of Egyptian quartz beads, c. 1st Millennium BC, the main element of the necklace beautiful graduated round beads in various agates and chalcedonies, interspersed with smaller carnSee Sold Price
Sold2019Bactrian Carnelian & Banded Agate Bead Necklace**Originally Listed At $250** Ancient Central/Western Asia, Bactrian Empire, ca. 1st millennium BCE. A beautiful and wearable necklace comprised of 42 hand-carved stones of cylindrical, ovoid, or tubuSee Sold Price
Sold2023Neo-Babylonian Stone Cylinder Seal Bead**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Neo-Babylonian period, ca. early to mid-1st millennium BCE. A petite stamp seal of a cylindrical form that is hand-carved from mottled dark gray stoneSee Sold Price
Sold2018A Persian white and blue faience beaded necklaceA Persian white and blue faience beaded necklace, c. 1st Millennium BC, the short tubular white and blue composition beads strung with marble beads as well as white calcite beads with patches of blueSee Sold Price
1 day LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Persian Banded Agate Bow Amulet Bead, c. 10th-11th Century$10
1 day LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseAncient Central Asian Bactrian Alabaster Segmented Bead, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE$10
1 day LeftThousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Cylinder Bead, Early Bronze Age, c. 3300-2100 BCE$10
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3 days LeftTimeLine Auctions Ltd.Western Asiatic Neo-Assyrian Stone Cylinder Seal with Scorpions and Fish£440