Antique Silk Road Middle Ages Carnelian Beads, c. 8th-10th Century CE

Category: Beads and Jewelry ComponentsThis collection of five ancient carnelian beads showcases the rich material culture that flourished along the Silk Road. Their preservation and quality highlight

Crafted during the Middle Ages, a time rich in artisanal innovation, this red garnet bead displays the period's shaping skills. Garnets were highly valued for their perceived protective properties and

Crafted during the Middle Ages, a time rich in artisanal innovation, this pair of red garnet bead displays the period's shaping skills. Garnets were highly valued for their perceived protective proper

Crafted during the Middle Ages, a time rich in artisanal innovation, this red garnet bead displays the period's shaping skills. Garnets were highly valued for their perceived protective properties and

Crafted during the Middle Ages, a time rich in artisanal innovation, this red garnet bead displays the period's shaping skills. Garnets were highly valued for their perceived protective properties and

Crafted during the Middle Ages, a time rich in artisanal innovation, this red garnet bead displays the period's shaping skills. Garnets were highly valued for their perceived protective properties and

Crafted during the Middle Ages, a time rich in artisanal innovation, this red garnet bead displays the period's shaping skills. Garnets were highly valued for their perceived protective properties and

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 glass bead with its yellow and black striped pattern is indicative of the Viking Age, roughly spanning the 8th to 10th centuries CE. Such beads were integral to Viking culture, often used in jewe

This bead, characterized by its yellow swirls on a dark base, typifies the glass beadwork associated with the Viking Age, dating from the 8th to the 10th century CE. Viking beads of this type were oft

Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 8th to 10th century CE. A stunning example of a 'status kit' worn by aristocratic wives of prominent Viking warriors. The lengthy chain is co

Northern Europe, Baltic Vikings/Viking Rus, ca. 8th to 10th century CE. A collection of nineteen glass and six amber beads strung on a modern sterling silver chain as a wearable necklace! Around 750 t

Byzantine Gold Cross, c. 8th-10th Century A.D.Each arm decorated with extremely fine, intricate filigree work and a cross, a central larger cross and framed by fine granules. Loop for suspension.Size:

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

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

Central Asia, Persia / Northern India, Mughal or Indo-Persian culture, ca. 19th century CE. This is a superb gathering and display of antique iron chahar-ayneh or char-aina cuirass armor with matching

Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, or Canada, Inuit / Aleut people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of walrus ivory and iron harpoon heads attached to antique leather cords

IMPORTANT AND RARE 18th/19th Century Chinese Imperial Silk and Gilt Bronze Horse Saddle Constructed from wood tied together, the pommel and cantle plates made of chiseled bronze and highlight

17th/18th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Sino-Tibetan woven silk Thangka. Depicted the Four Guardian Kings of the Directions: Vaishravana the leader, Virupaksha, Dhritarashtra and Virudhaka. Each figure

19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese silk Kesi panel slit tapestry. Finely decorated with metallic threads showing front facing imperial blue dragon with four cornering four smaller dragons, all reserved

18th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese large silk embroidery Buddhist Thangka of Shakyamuni Buddha Live Story in Miracles at Shravasti. Vertical rectangular panel, masterly seemed with metallic silk thread