An Ancient Eye Glass Bead, ca. 1st Millennium BCE - 1st Millennium CE

This ancient glass bead features a distinctive eye motif, a common symbol in many cultures believed to offer protection against the evil eye. Dating back to the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millenniu

This unique ancient eye bead, dating from the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millennium CE, showcases a remarkable design with a central eye prominently protruding, surrounded by additional spherical b

This ancient glass bead, crafted from cobalt blue glass and measuring 2.8 x 1 cm, dates back to the 1st millennium BCE. The bead's deep blue hue is indicative of the cobalt oxide used in its creation,

This diverse collection features ancient beads made of stone and glass, spanning from the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millennium CE. The beads represent a multitude of cultures, showcasing a variety

Ancient Near East, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE; northwestern Iran and Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE; Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE; Near East, Islamic culture, ca. 9th to

This collection of ancient carnelian beads, each approximately 0.8 x 1.0 cm, showcases a variety of hues from rich, deep reds to light, creamy oranges. The beads are believed to date from the 1st mill

This exquisite glass bead, measuring 2 x 1.5 cm, boasts three meticulously crafted faces, each depicting varied human expressions. Originating from the Phoenician culture in the 1st Millennium BCE, it

This exquisite stratified eye glass bead is a captivating specimen of Roman glasswork, hailing from a period straddling the 1st century BCE and 1st century CE. With a diameter of 1.5 cm, the bead disp

This ancient bead, made from carnelian agate, dates back to the 1st millennium BCE. Its unusual and distinct shape, resembling a teardrop with a complete loop, suggests it may have been part of a larg

This ancient bead, made from carnelian agate, dates back to the 1st millennium BCE. Its unusual and distinct shape, resembling a teardrop with a complete loop, suggests it may have been part of a larg

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components This group of seven monochrome cobalt blue glass beads from the 1st millennium BCE illustrates the advanced glassmaking techniques of the period. The deep blue h

This compelling lot of six Indo-Himalayan etched carnelian dzi beads, dating back to between the 1st millennium BCE and the 1st millennium CE, showcases the intricate craftsmanship of ancient artisans

This glass bead with its concentric circular patterns, commonly known as an 'eye bead', is a distinctive artifact from the Roman period, likely dating from the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE. S

This glass bead with its concentric circular patterns, commonly known as an 'eye bead', is a distinctive artifact from the Roman period, likely dating from the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE. S

Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana (BMAC) (Oxus Civilization), ca. 1st millennium BCE. A trio of large ancient beads, each triangular in form, with blunt edges and pierced through laterally for suspension

Ancient Near East, Holy Land, ca. 1st millennium BCE to 3rd century CE. A set of 4 hand-built pottery vessels, each with at least 1 thick handle and a slightly flared rim. The 2 most petite vessels ha

**First Time At Auction** West-Central Asia, Bactrian Empire, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. A stunning necklace comprised of beautiful carnelian beads of rounded, shell-like shapes and gorgeous vermil

South/ Western Asia, Pakistan / Afghanistan, Bactrian culture, ca. middle 1st millennium BCE. Lovely necklace comprised of dozens of lovely orange carnelian beads in rounded, lozenge, faceted and barr

West-Central Asia, Bactrian Empire, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. A stunning necklace comprised of dozens of hand-carved, biconically drilled, somewhat translucent carnelian beads in every shade of go

Ancient Near East, Holyland, ca. 1st millennium BCE; Ancient Greece, Hellenistic period, ca. 4th to 1st century BCE; Roman, late Imperial to early Byzantine, ca. 4th to 6th century CE; Western Europe,

Pakistan, Bactrian culture, ca. 1st millennium BCE. Lovely group of 10 green jasper beads, each hand faceted into a near hexagonal shape, then bi-conically drilled for suspension. Would look lovely co

Ancient Central Asia, Indo-Scythian Kingdom, ca. late 1st millennium BCE to mid-1st century CE. A fine group of 50 billon drachms made from silver. Included are: Azilises, ca. 57 to 35 BCE, King mount

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Dong Son culture, ca. late 1st millennium BCE to 2nd century CE. A petite bronze bottle cast from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) techn

This Roman mosaic glass bead, adorned with eye patterns in hues of blue and red, is from approximately the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE. The 'evil eye' motif was commonly used in the ancient