A Group of Three Himalayan-Tibetan Chung Dzi Beads, c. 1st-10th Century CE

This exceptional three-striped Tibetan Chung Dzi bead from the Ming Dynasty era (14th-17th century) exemplifies the enduring craftsmanship and spiritual significance of Dzi beads in Himalayan culture.

Hailing from the prolific Silk Road, this banded agate Chung Dzi bead embodies the mystique and grandeur of the Kushan Empire's zenith. Its enigmatic patterns mirror the artistic sensibilities prevale

Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Absolutely stunning necklace comprised of small round carnelian beads interspersed with gold discs and tube beads (all ancient) along with three small sheet go

Northern Europe, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A stunning 95.8% gold (equivalent to 23K) bracteate pendant with amazing filigree and granulation. The medallion verso is flat, an

Three Dzi Beads A.Length:2.8cm.Diam.0.8cm. B.Length:3cm.Diam.0.6cm. C.Length:1cm.Diam.1cm. Provenance: Acquired from a private Taiwan collector. E-catalog is free for downloading the via the link: htt

Three Dzi Beads A.Length:4.9cm.Diam.0.8cm. B.Length:3cm.Diam.0.6cm. C.Length:1.8cm.Diam.0.7cm. Provenance: Acquired from a private Taiwan collector. E-catalog is free for downloading the via the link:

**First Time At Auction** Central Asia, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 1st century CE. An incredible schist head wearing a turban-style headdress, in a beautiful state of pres

Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. A stunning piece of wearable Viking currency comprised of a lengthy, braided wire chain made from 98% to 99% silver as well

**This is an oversized piece that requires 3rd party shipping. Please ask for a quote prior to bidding.** South Asia, India, Bihar region, Pala Empire, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. A stunning hand-car

South Asia, India, Rajasthan, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. A breathtaking sandstone sculpture of a dancing surasundari or divine beauty boasting a quixotic visage and voluptuous breasts as she twists

Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Khmer Empire (Angkor culture), ca. 11th to 13th century CE. A monumental, finely carved stone Buddha, seated on a three-tiered serpentine throne, with the flaring, hooded hea

Ancient Roman Marble Head of Apollo c.1st century AD. Size 8 1/4 inches high, + Stand. (Size with the stand 12 1/2 inches high) The youthful god depicted finely-carved features, his head facingt, almo

Greco-Roman, late Hellenistic to early Roman, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A half-life-size, expertly carved marble sculpture of Hades (Pluto), god of the Underworld. He stands, facing forwa

Roman, modern-day Germany, Mainz-Weisenau, Gallic "G" type, Imperial Period, ca. first half of the 1st century CE. An exemplary steel Roman Gallic (abbreviated as "G") type Weisenau helmet of a hemisp

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. So striking, this cast and blown mosaic vessel comprised of canes of amber, gold, aubergine, white, and blue glass presents a flattened spherical body with

Central Asia, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 1st century CE. An absolutely stunning dark grey schist face with a tremendous turban-style headdress, in a beautiful state of pre

Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. An incredible example of a heavy silver artifact from one of the pivotal moments in Viking history, the conversion from paganism to Christ

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. An exquisite Roman 24K gold bracelet composed of two rows of 10 joined hemispherical gold bosses decorated with twisted wire between each pair, with the lin

Northern Europe, Viking / Norse or Anglo-Saxon, Migration Period, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A tremendous circular brooch, made from silver and with inlaid gold details, with its face decorated with

Near East/Holy Land, Palmyra, Roman period, ca. 1st century CE. A fascinating limestone figure, depicting a standing man draped in heavily textured himation. His face stares straight ahead at the view

Central Asia, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 1st century CE. An absolutely stunning gray schist face with a tremendous turban-style headdress. The face is sensuously and reali

A beautiful Roman stucco mask of a woman, Egypt, c. 1st Century BC, wearing a wreath of reddish flowers, her hair styled in waves and ridges. Her features are beautifully modeled with large almond-sha

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. An elegant, translucent, pale blue-green glass lotus bud beaker with a mold-blown body presenting four rows of raised lotus buds interspersed with round bos

Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A stunning and exceedingly rare complete Petersen Type L sword. The forged-iron weapon has a straight blade with a slightly-raised