Western Asiatic Polished Bead Group

20th century AD. A mixed group of irregular turquoise and chrysocolla beads. 150 grams total, 19-25mm (3/4 - 1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000. [19, No Reserve]

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

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

Circa 19th century A.D. and later. A restrung group of banded polychromatic glass beads. 153 grams total, 132-223 cm long (52 - 87 3/4 in.). Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Previously with Mansour Galler

Circa 19th century A.D. and later. A restrung group of banded polychrome glass beads. 113 grams, 250 cm long (98 3/8 in.). Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Previously with Mansour Gallery, London W1. Prop

Circa 1st millennium B.C. A mixed group of mainly drawn opaque coloured glass beads. 122 grams total, 2-12 mm (1/8 - 1/2 in.). Acquired 1970-2010.Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.

1st millennium BC and later. A group of quartz beads of varying size and shapes including oblate, spherical, drop-shaped and hexagonal section, one engraved on the base with mounted warrior. 352 grams

2nd millennium BC. A group of five restrung necklaces of hand modelled glazed composition cylindrical and other shaped beads. 146 grams total, 50cm (19 3/4") From the collection of a North London gent

2nd millennium BC. A group of three graduated lapis lazuli beads, each a standing beast with notched edges and incised line detailing. 18.3 grams total, 17-23mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a North London

1st millennium B.C. and later. Comprising a large quantity of beads in various shapes and sizes in glass, stone, coral and lapis lazuli, including some larger feature beads. 161 grams total, 2-27 mm (

An undated archaistic group of carved stone beads comprising: one fusiform with armed hunter and ibex, one waisted cylindrical with bird, zebu and other motifs, two with segmented serpent detailing. 1

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

An undated archaistic group of bronze rectangular beads with incuse designs including seated figures and a rearing dog. 281 grams, 24-25mm (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000. [

20th century AD. A necklace group of wafer thin Agate, Lapis Lazuli and Chalcedony tabular beads comprising: lozenge shaped, round, rectangular, and fusiform, with short and long cylindrical bead spac

1st millennium BC or earlier. A group of three schist items comprising two plano-convex spindle whorls and an annular bead. 49.4 grams total, 19-30mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a lady; from the collectio

1st millennium BC. A group of four graduated lapis lazuli beads, each a lion advancing with head raised. 19.35 grams total, 19-21mm (3/4"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection

An undated archaistic group of black glass beads, mainly melon, human-head and spherical types, with dragged trail and other detailing. 538 grams total,14-47mm (1/2 - 2"). Property of a London gentlem

2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of high-tin bronze items: two barrel-shaped beads with rime to each mouth; elliptical cage pendant with knop finials; discoid pendant formed as rings and pellets with

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of lapis lazuli beads in the shape of various animals. 7.26 grams total, 12-22mm (3/4 - 1"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1990-2000.

An undated archaistic group of black glass beads, mainly melon and fusiform types, with dragged trail and other detailing. 492 grams total, 13-43mm (1/2 - 1 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acqu

An undated archaistic group of black glass beads, mainly melon, human-head and fusiform types, with dragged trail and other detailing. 457 grams total, 11-50mm (1/2 - 2"). Property of a London gentlem

A group of undated archaistic conical, biconical and domed banded agate and composition beads, one in the form of a Dzi bead. 76 grams total, 16-55mm (1/2 - 2 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market

1st millennium B.C. and later. Restrung; composed of graduated and polished beads of mainly spherical and oval types and mainly carnelian. 15.2 grams, 24 cm long (9 1/2 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s.

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.