TimedAuction Ancient Relics Unearthed Serie14

Ancient Near Eastern Carved Bone Idol, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE 68g

Ancient Kassite Carnelian Cylinder Seal with Confronted Animals and Star, c. 14th-12th Century BCE

Antique Qajar Gold Gilt Intaglio Signet Ring, c. 19th-20th Century, 8 US, 14g

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Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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TimedAuction Ancient Relics Unearthed Serie14

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ThousandPlanet's Timed Ancient Relics Unearthed Series, a rare chance to acquire authentic bronze artifacts and treasures from past civilizations. This curated selection shines a spotlight on finely crafted relics of the ancient cultures, each piece a testament to the skilled artisans who shaped their histories. This collection offers more than just historical objects, it presents timeless symbols of human achievement, stories waiting to be retold. Begin your journey into the past and bid now to bring home a piece of history that will endure for generations.

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Vintage Himalayan Amber Bead Necklace, 20th Century, 95g: This vintage Himalayan necklace is composed of warm honey-brown amber beads, strung on a traditional red cord. Each bead is smoothly rounded with a natural translucence, creating a soft glow when

0001AA: Vintage Himalayan Amber Bead Necklace, 20th Century, 95gEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Ancient Sassanian Melon-Shaped Agate Bead, c. 3rd-6th Century CE, 1.3cm, 3.9g: This striking melon-shaped bead, carved from banded agate. The style and craftsmanship are characteristic of the Sassanian Empire (224-651 CE), a period renowned for its refinement of gemstone

0001B: Ancient Sassanian Melon-Shaped Agate Bead, c. 3rd-6th Century CE, 1.3cm, 3.9gEst. $220-$350Lot Passed

Ancient Parthian-Roman Banded Agate Hemispherical Stamp Seal, c. 1st-3rd Century CE, 1.3cm, 4g: This elegant hemispherical stamp seal, carved from banded agate, dates to the Parthian-Roman era, c. 1st-3rd century CE. During this period, the exchange of artistic and cultural traditions

0001BA: Ancient Parthian-Roman Banded Agate Hemispherical Stamp Seal, c. 1st-3rd Century CE, 1.3cm, 4gEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Ancient to Medieval Carnelian Intaglio Gemstone, c. 1st-18th Century CE, 2.1cm, 2g: This carnelian intaglio, finely engraved into the warm red tones of semi-precious stone, reflects a tradition of craftsmanship spanning from the classical world to the early modern era. Intaglios

0001BC: Ancient to Medieval Carnelian Intaglio Gemstone, c. 1st-18th Century CE, 2.1cm, 2gEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Ancient Persian Banded Agate Bead, Parthian-Roman Period c. 1st-3rd Century CE, 2cm, 1g: This elegant banded agate bead, originates from Persia during the Parthian-Roman cultural horizon of the 1st-3rd century CE. Agate, with its natural striations and layered beauty, was one of the most

0001BD: Ancient Persian Banded Agate Bead, Parthian-Roman Period c. 1st-3rd Century CE, 2cm, 1gEst. $250-$380

Ancient Neo-Sumerian Bone Feline Amulet, c. 2112-2004 BCE 2g: This small but captivating amulet, carved from bone in the form of a reclining feline, originates from the Neo-Sumerian period (Ur III), c. 2112-2004 BCE. Amulets of this kind were cherished across

0001BG: Ancient Neo-Sumerian Bone Feline Amulet, c. 2112-2004 BCE 2gEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

Ancient Persian Banded Agate Bead, Parthian-Roman Period c. 1st-3rd Century CE, 2cm, 0.9g: This elegant banded agate bead, originates from Persia during the Parthian-Roman cultural horizon of the 1st-3rd century CE. Agate, with its natural striations and layered beauty, was one of the most

0001C: Ancient Persian Banded Agate Bead, Parthian-Roman Period c. 1st-3rd Century CE, 2cm, 0.9gEst. $250-$380Lot Passed

Tibetan Himalayan Turquoise Coral Silver Amulet Necklace 85g: This striking necklace embodies the artistic soul of Himalayan craftsmanship, a wearable talisman rooted in Tibetan tradition. The piece unites vibrant stones of turquoise, coral, and lapis lazuli

0001CC: Tibetan Himalayan Turquoise Coral Silver Amulet Necklace 85gEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

Ancient Near Eastern Feline Amulet, c. Late Bronze to Early Iron Age (c. 1500–800 BC), 1.9cm, 2g: This small yet evocative amulet, carved in the form of a crouching feline. Its compact body, with a drilled perforation for suspension, suggests it was worn as a personal charm, most likely strung

0001E: Ancient Near Eastern Feline Amulet, c. Late Bronze to Early Iron Age (c. 1500–800 BC), 1.9cm, 2gEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

Antique Islamic Qajar Brass Calligraphic Geometric Motif Bowl, c. 18th-19th Century CE, 255g: This beautifully preserved Islamic brass bowl, dating to the Qajar Dynasty of 18th-19th century Iran, exemplifies the refined artistry and cultural sophistication of the late Islamic period. The

0001EE: Antique Islamic Qajar Brass Calligraphic Geometric Motif Bowl, c. 18th-19th Century CE, 255gEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Antique Himalayan Tribal Scorpion Motif Silver Amulet Pendant, 20th Century, 44g: This striking antique pendant embodies the mystical artistry of Himalayan tribal jewelry from the 20th century. At its center lies a vibrant green stone inlaid with a bold scorpion motif, a symbol

0001FF: Antique Himalayan Tribal Scorpion Motif Silver Amulet Pendant, 20th Century, 44gEst. $150-$220Lot Passed

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Antique Pyu Kingdom Pumtek Etched Stone Bead Necklace Strand, c. 15th-17th Century, 136g: This striking antique strand is composed of Pumtek beads, etched stone talismans traditionally crafted in Myanmar and associated with the ancient Pyu and later Buddhist-influenced kingdoms. The deep

0001HH: Antique Pyu Kingdom Pumtek Etched Stone Bead Necklace Strand, c. 15th-17th Century, 136gEst. $600-$800

Ancient Achaemenid Persian Carnelian Bicone Bead, c. 6th-4th Century BCE, 3cm, 4g: This finely carved bicone bead of mottled carnelian, originates from the Achaemenid Persian Empire, c. 6th-4th century BCE. Carnelian was one of the most treasured stones in antiquity, associated

0001J: Ancient Achaemenid Persian Carnelian Bicone Bead, c. 6th-4th Century BCE, 3cm, 4gEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

Antique Qajar Gold Gilt Intaglio Signet Ring, c. 19th-20th Century, 8.5 US, 16g: This substantial gilt ring, dating to the Qajar era of the 19th-20th century, embodies the regal aesthetic and cultural refinement of Persian jewelry traditions. The bezel is set with an engraved

0001N: Antique Qajar Gold Gilt Intaglio Signet Ring, c. 19th-20th Century, 8.5 US, 16gEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

Ancient Medieval Chola Collared Carnelian Trade Bead, c. 9th-13th Century CE, 2.1cm, 5.5g: This finely polished carnelian bead, carved in a classic collared form, originates from the powerful Chola Dynasty of South India, a civilization that thrived between the 9th and 13th centuries CE.

0001P: Ancient Medieval Chola Collared Carnelian Trade Bead, c. 9th-13th Century CE, 2.1cm, 5.5gEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Antique Tibetan Mala Prayer Turquoise Amulet Bead, c. 18th-19th Century, 2.2cm, 5g: This striking turquoise bead from Tibet, dating to the 18th-19th century, embodies the deep spiritual and cultural reverence accorded to this precious stone in Himalayan tradition. Its organic,

0001R: Antique Tibetan Mala Prayer Turquoise Amulet Bead, c. 18th-19th Century, 2.2cm, 5gEst. $250-$400Lot Passed

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Antique Persian Enamel Silver Pendant with Gazelle Motif, 149g: This remarkable Persian pendant unites the refinement of enamel artistry with the elegance of animal symbolism, a theme deeply rooted in Persian art and poetry. At its center rests a vivid

0001Z: Antique Persian Enamel Silver Pendant with Gazelle Motif, 149gEst. $600-$850

Ancient Greek Seated Female Terracotta Votive Figurine, c. 5th-4th Century BCE, 40g: This evocative terracotta votive figurine originates from the heart of Classical Greece, dating to the 5th-4th century BCE-a time when art, religion, and civic identity were profoundly intertwined.

0002AA: Ancient Greek Seated Female Terracotta Votive Figurine, c. 5th-4th Century BCE, 40gEst. $300-$450Lot Passed

Ancient Mesopotamian Brecciated Jasper Spindle Whorl Bead, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE 14g: This substantial bead, measuring 2.4 cm across and weighing 14 grams, is carved from striking brecciated jasper, with a surface patterned by interlocking fragments of deep red, ochre, and earthy

0002B: Ancient Mesopotamian Brecciated Jasper Spindle Whorl Bead, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE 14gEst. $280-$450Lot Passed

Ancient Parthian-Roman Banded Agate Hemispherical Stamp Seal, c. 1st-3rd Century CE, 1.3cm, 5g: This elegant hemispherical stamp seal, carved from banded agate, dates to the Parthian-Roman era, c. 1st-3rd century CE. During this period, the exchange of artistic and cultural traditions

0002BA: Ancient Parthian-Roman Banded Agate Hemispherical Stamp Seal, c. 1st-3rd Century CE, 1.3cm, 5gEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Ancient Akkadian Hematite Hemispherical Stamp Seal, c. 2334-2154 BCE, 1.4cm, 6g: This hemispherical stamp seal, carved from dark hematite, originates from the Akkadian Empire, c. 2334-2154 BCE, one of Mesopotamia's most influential and enduring civilizations. Hematite was a

0002BC: Ancient Akkadian Hematite Hemispherical Stamp Seal, c. 2334-2154 BCE, 1.4cm, 6gEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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Antique Central Asian Yellow Stone Silver Filigree Ring, c. 19th-20th Century 14g: This substantial antique silver ring reflects the grandeur of Central Asian jewelry design during the late Qajar and early 20th-century period. Its centerpiece is a striking yellow cabochon, likely

0002BD: Antique Central Asian Yellow Stone Silver Filigree Ring, c. 19th-20th Century 14gEst. $280-$420

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Ancient Bactrian Goat Eye Agate Amulet Bead, c. 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE 2g: This remarkable "goat eye" bead, carved from banded agate, originates from the Bactrian region, c. 3rd-2nd millennium BCE. Known as a "luk mik" or eye bead, its concentric rings of orange, white, and

0002BG: Ancient Bactrian Goat Eye Agate Amulet Bead, c. 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE 2gEst. $700-$900

Ancient Indus Valley Carnelian Barrel Bead, c. 2600-1900 BCE 4g: This finely shaped barrel bead, carved from mottled carnelian with creamy mineral inclusions, dates to the Indus Valley Civilization, c. 2600-1900 BCE. Beads such as this were an essential element of

0002C: Ancient Indus Valley Carnelian Barrel Bead, c. 2600-1900 BCE 4gEst. $600-$850Lot Passed

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