An Assortment of Ancient Amethyst Beads, c. 15th-18th Century CE

This amethyst bead from the Gupta Empire, renowned for its golden age of culture and science in ancient India. The bead's smooth, deep purple hue are characteristic of the luxury and refinement in gem

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components This lot features a variety of ancient glass beads spanning from the 4th-15th Century CE. Each bead displays unique characteristics in color and shape, evidencin

This lot features a variety of ancient glass beads spanning from the 4th-15th Century CE. Each bead displays unique characteristics in color and shape, evidencing the evolution of glassmaking technolo

This 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 ma

This bead from the early Islamic period is carved from a semi-translucent stone, reflecting the artistry and material culture of the time. Beads such as this were often used in personal adornment and

This cylindrical glass bead, adorned with a striped pattern, is a relic of the Islamic Golden Age, spanning the 8th to 14th centuries CE. The bead's linear design is evocative of the period's aestheti

These two ancient Islamic glass beads, adorned with eye motifs, are exemplary of the sophisticated glass-making techniques from the 8th to 10th centuries CE. The design, featuring concentric circles i

These two ancient Islamic glass beads, adorned with eye motifs, are exemplary of the sophisticated glass-making techniques from the 8th to 10th centuries CE. The design, featuring concentric circles i

This Roman-era millefiori glass bead exemplifies the height of ancient glassworking skill. The concentric circular patterns in rich blues and earth tones display the millefiori technique, which involv

This intricately etched bead, made from jet, originates from the ancient city of Nishapur, dating back to the 9th-10th century CE. The bead features geometric patterns typical of the period's artistic

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components These four glass beads, shaped like birds and dating from the Roman to Byzantine periods, demonstrate the continuity and evolution of glassworking techniques ove

These four glass beads, shaped like birds and dating from the Roman to Byzantine periods, demonstrate the continuity and evolution of glassworking techniques over several centuries. The vibrant colors

These four glass beads, shaped like birds and dating from the Roman to Byzantine periods, demonstrate the continuity and evolution of glassworking techniques over several centuries. The vibrant colors

These four glass beads, shaped like birds and dating from the Roman to Byzantine periods, demonstrate the continuity and evolution of glassworking techniques over several centuries. The vibrant colors

These four glass beads, shaped like birds and dating from the Roman to Byzantine periods, demonstrate the continuity and evolution of glassworking techniques over several centuries. The vibrant colors

These four glass beads, shaped like birds and dating from the Roman to Byzantine periods, demonstrate the continuity and evolution of glassworking techniques over several centuries. The vibrant colors

These four glass beads, shaped like birds and dating from the Roman to Byzantine periods, demonstrate the continuity and evolution of glassworking techniques over several centuries. The vibrant colors

This Islamic period glass bead showcases classic striped patterns in muted earth tones, achieved through the sophisticated use of glass layering techniques. Beads like this were often used as trade it

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components This glass bead, characteristic of the Nishapur region, displays bold, linear designs in blue and cream. Such beads are prized for their historical value and bea

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components This bead, likely from the early Islamic period, is carved with Arabic script, possibly a verse from the Quran or a name. Such beads were not only decorative but

Large Lot of Ancient Roman Agate, Amethyst and Glass Beads c.1st-2nd century AD. Size of beads 3 - 20 mm. Large lot of Ancient Roman Glass and Stone loose beads. Provenance: Private NYC Collection of

A choice Koma funerary head from Northern Ghana, c. 15th - 18th Century. This superbly detailed figural fragment is 3 in high and is portrayed with bulging eyes and broad grimace. Mounted on stone bas

This collection showcases ancient agate and carnelian beads, distinguished by their intricate etched patterns, characteristic of the craftsmanship from the 1st to the 3rd century CE. These beads were

This collection of Dzi beads, crafted from agate and carnelian, hails from ancient Tibet and dates back to the 6th-7th century CE. Renowned for their mystical properties and intricate patterns, Dzi be