TimedAuction Ancient Relics Unearthed Serie16

Antique Himalayan Silver Amulet Box Pendant with Glass Inlays, c. 19th Century, 7.5cm

Ancient Tibetan Himalayan Banded Agate Dzi Bead, c. 9th-14th Century CE, 5.5cm

Ancient Roman Stratified Glass Eye Bead, c. 1st-3rd Century CE, 1.2cm

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Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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TimedAuction Ancient Relics Unearthed Serie16

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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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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 Sasanian Carnelian Intaglio with Engraving Motif, 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 Sasanian Carnelian Intaglio with Engraving Motif, 2.1cm, 2gEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Ancient Mesopotamian Administrative Cylinder Seal, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE, 4cm: This authentic cylinder seal from ancient Mesopotamia dates to the 2nd to 1st millennium BCE, a time when the art of carving miniature narratives on stone reached remarkable levels of refinement.

0001BE: Ancient Mesopotamian Administrative Cylinder Seal, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE, 4cmEst. $400-$600

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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-$750

Ancient Gandhara Banded Sulaimani Agate Bead, c. 1st-3rd Century CE, 3cm: This striking banded agate bead, often referred to as a Sulaimani bead, originates from the Gandhara region, c. 1st-3rd century CE, during the height of the Kushan Empire. Gandhara, straddling

0001BH: Ancient Gandhara Banded Sulaimani Agate Bead, c. 1st-3rd Century CE, 3cmEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Ancient Neo-Assyrian Lapis Lazuli Amulet of Bearded Head, c. 8th-7th Century BCE, 8.5cm: This remarkable lapis lazuli amulet, dating to the Neo-Assyrian Empire (c. 911-609 BCE), depicts the stylized head of a bearded figure wearing a tall conical headdress. The Assyrians, known for their

0001BK: Ancient Neo-Assyrian Lapis Lazuli Amulet of Bearded Head, c. 8th-7th Century BCE, 8.5cmEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

Ancient Mesopotamian Administrative Cylinder Seal, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE, 5.5cm: This authentic cylinder seal from ancient Mesopotamia dates to the 2nd to 1st millennium BCE, a time when the art of carving miniature narratives on stone reached remarkable levels of refinement.

0001BL: Ancient Mesopotamian Administrative Cylinder Seal, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE, 5.5cmEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Ancient Roman Stratified Glass Eye Bead, c. 1st-3rd Century CE, 1.2cm: This finely crafted Roman glass eye bead, dating from the 1st to 3rd century CE, measures 1.2 cm in diameter. Formed through stratified layers of colored glass, it displays concentric circular "eye"

0001BM: Ancient Roman Stratified Glass Eye Bead, c. 1st-3rd Century CE, 1.2cmEst. $350-$450

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Vintage Himalayan Tribal Turquoise Coral Brass Bead Pair, 20th Century, 1.5cm: This finely crafted pair of vintage Himalayan beads highlights the vibrant aesthetic of mountain jewelry traditions. Each bead measures 1.5 cm and is constructed with alternating turquoise and coral

0001BN: Vintage Himalayan Tribal Turquoise Coral Brass Bead Pair, 20th Century, 1.5cmEst. $130-$190

Antique Pyu Pumtek Fossilized Palmwood Vertical Stripe Beads, c. 18th-19th Century CE, 1.2-1.4cm: This lot of antique Pumtek beads, carved from fossilized palm wood, originates from the Pyu bead-making tradition of Burma (modern Myanmar). Dating to the 18th-19th century CE, each bead features

0001BP: Antique Pyu Pumtek Fossilized Palmwood Vertical Stripe Beads, c. 18th-19th Century CE, 1.2-1.4cmEst. $480-$650Lot Passed

Ancient Neo-Assyrian Lapis Lazuli Plaque with Leaping Horse Relief, c. 8th-7th Century BCE, 6.5cm: This finely carved lapis lazuli plaque originates from the Neo-Assyrian Empire, which dominated Mesopotamia from 911 to 609 BCE. The Assyrians were masters of monumental art and miniature glyptic

0001BQ: Ancient Neo-Assyrian Lapis Lazuli Plaque with Leaping Horse Relief, c. 8th-7th Century BCE, 6.5cmEst. $600-$1,800Lot Passed

ROMAN EMPIRE: Imperial Authority - Bronze Coin, c. 1st-3rd Century AD, 16mm: Struck during the turbulent decades of the later Roman Empire, this 19mm bronze coin reflects the enduring symbolism of imperial control amidst crisis. Its compact yet deliberate design likely

0001BR: ROMAN EMPIRE: Imperial Authority - Bronze Coin, c. 1st-3rd Century AD, 16mmEst. $60-$90Lot Passed

Ancient Himalayan Eye Agate Dzi Bead, c. 3rd-7th Century CE, 1.5cm: This remarkable spherical bead, measuring 2 cm, belongs to the class of ancient Dzi beads that have long been revered in Tibet and the wider Himalayan world. Its defining feature is the concentric

0001BS: Ancient Himalayan Eye Agate Dzi Bead, c. 3rd-7th Century CE, 1.5cmEst. $280-$400Lot Passed

Ancient Near Eastern Double Convex Amulet Bead, c. 2nd-5th Century CE, 2.5cm: This ancient amulet bead, measuring 3 cm in length, is crafted in a distinctive double convex form. Its oval shape is designed for both functionality and symbolism, allowing it to serve as a

0001BT: Ancient Near Eastern Double Convex Amulet Bead, c. 2nd-5th Century CE, 2.5cmEst. $350-$500Lot Passed

Antique Tibetan Banded Agate Dzi-Style Bead, c. 18th-19th Century, 3.1cm: This elongated banded agate bead, dating to Tibet in the 18th-19th century, reflects the enduring Himalayan tradition of Dzi-style amulets. It features striking alternating bands of cream, chestnut,

0001BV: Antique Tibetan Banded Agate Dzi-Style Bead, c. 18th-19th Century, 3.1cmEst. $220-$300Lot Passed

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Ancient Parthian Feline Guardian Carved Stone Ring, c. 2nd-3rd Century CE, 3.5cm: This impressive carved stone ring originates from the Parthian Empire, a dynasty that thrived in Iran from 247 BCE to 224 CE. The Parthians were known for their synthesis of Hellenistic, Persian, and

0001BW: Ancient Parthian Feline Guardian Carved Stone Ring, c. 2nd-3rd Century CE, 3.5cmEst. $400-$600

Antique Mughal Carnelian Faceted Bead, c. 16th-18th Century, 1.5cm: This antique faceted carnelian bead, dating to the Mughal period (c. 16th-18th century), reflects the refinement of Indian lapidary traditions under one of the most celebrated empires of the medieval

0001BX: Antique Mughal Carnelian Faceted Bead, c. 16th-18th Century, 1.5cmEst. $180-$260Lot Passed

Ancient Himalayan Eye Agate Dzi Bead, c. 3rd-7th Century CE, 1.3cm: This remarkable spherical bead, measuring 2 cm, belongs to the class of ancient Dzi beads that have long been revered in Tibet and the wider Himalayan world. Its defining feature is the concentric

0001BY: Ancient Himalayan Eye Agate Dzi Bead, c. 3rd-7th Century CE, 1.3cmEst. $280-$400Lot Passed

Ancient Tibetan Himalayan Banded Agate Dzi Bead, c. 9th-14th Century CE, 3.2cm: This ancient Tibetan Dzi bead, measuring 2.6 cm, is carved from richly banded agate, its surface revealing bold layers of deep red, amber, and ivory-white. Its elongated cylindrical form, tapering at

0001BZ: Ancient Tibetan Himalayan Banded Agate Dzi Bead, c. 9th-14th Century CE, 3.2cmEst. $320-$480Lot 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

Ancient Himalayan Eye Agate Dzi Bead, c. 3rd-7th Century CE, 2.2cm: This remarkable spherical bead, measuring 2 cm, belongs to the class of ancient Dzi beads that have long been revered in Tibet and the wider Himalayan world. Its defining feature is the concentric

0002BE: Ancient Himalayan Eye Agate Dzi Bead, c. 3rd-7th Century CE, 2.2cmEst. $280-$400Lot Passed

Ancient Mesopotamian Lapis Lazuli Bead, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE, 2.5cm: This ancient lapis lazuli bead, dating to the 2nd-1st millennium BCE, originates from the cradle of civilization in Mesopotamia, a region celebrated for its pioneering artistry and long-standing

0002BH: Ancient Mesopotamian Lapis Lazuli Bead, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE, 2.5cmEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Ancient Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Bird Amulet, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE, 1.5cm: This small yet exquisite amulet, carved from vibrant lapis lazuli, its form depicts a stylized bird, with outstretched wings and a defined beak, strongly connected to Egyptian religious symbolism of

0002BK: Ancient Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Bird Amulet, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE, 1.5cmEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

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