Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Lion Bead Group

1st millennium BC. A group of four graduated lapis lazuli beads, each a lion advancing with head raised. 19.35 grams total, 19-21mm (3/4"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection

19th-20th century AD. A group of five lapis lazuli amulets in the form of a reclining lion with erect head; all pierced longitudinally. 8.4 grams total, 11-15mm (1/2"). From the Dean family collection

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of lapis lazuli beads in the shape of various animals. 7.26 grams total, 12-22mm (3/4 - 1"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1990-2000.

2nd millennium BC. A group of three graduated lapis lazuli beads, each a standing beast with notched edges and incised line detailing. 18.3 grams total, 17-23mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a North London

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: for cylinder seals in lapis lazuli and other hardstones; four discoid stamp seals in crystal and lapis lazuli; two globular beads; two carved cr

20th century AD. A necklace group of wafer thin Agate, Lapis Lazuli and Chalcedony tabular beads comprising: lozenge shaped, round, rectangular, and fusiform, with short and long cylindrical bead spac

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, agate, jasper, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including zebu, lion, profile bust and gryphon. 138 grams total

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of zoomorphic amuletic beads in carnelian, rock crystal, haematite and lapis lazuli. 4.77 grams total, 8-16mm (1/4 - 3/4"). Property of a Belgian gentleman; formerly t

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, agate, banded agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including profile bust, lion, zebu and bird. 192 grams to

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, agate, chalcedony, jasper, and lapis lazuli with intaglios including profile bust, bird, lion and horse. 170 grams total,

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including profile bust, gryphon, bird and lion. 145 grams total, 12-26m

A group of three undated archaistic Bacrian style stamp seals in haematite, lapis lazuli and nicolo including intaglios of a stallion mounting a mare, a sphinx and a lion. 14 grams, 22-25mm (3/4 - 1")

A Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace Circa 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C. Length 18 1/4 inches (46.36 cm.) Property from a Brooklyn Private Collection Composed of twenty-five spoon-shaped pendants in

Circa 19th century AD. A group of three lapis lazuli chess pieces - a rook, a bishop and a queen. 102 grams total, 33-54mm (1 1/2-2"). Property of a Kent, UK collector; acquired London, 1980s. [3]

3rd-1st century BC. A restrung necklace of cylindrical lapis lazuli beads with pairs of oblatel carnelian beads, three square-section lapis lazuli beads; modern clasp. 66 grams, 61cm (24") From an imp

1st millennium BC. A lapis lazuli bead carved in the form of a crouching cat(?"). 4.04 grams, 15mm (1/2"). From the property of a London gentleman; formerly in a UK collection, acquired in the 1990s.

The lot at hand is a striking collection of ten lapis lazuli pieces, with the largest being a mere 3 cm by 1 cm, approximately 1.18 inches by 0.39 inches. These artifacts offer a glimpse into the West

33rd-30th century BC. A group of six lapis lazuli amulets comprising: a bull's head; a rabbit; a crouching feline; a vulture; a reclining ibex; a reclining cow. 12 grams total, 12-19mm (1/2 - 3/4"). P

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, agate, moss agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including dog, gryphon, bird, zebu and ibex. 130 grams tota

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, jasper, agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including bird, profile bust, ibex, zebu and centaur. 181 grams

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in jasper, carnelian, agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including profile bust, pair of ibexes, warrior with spear, sph

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, jasper, agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including bird, gryphon, profile bust and zebu. 150 grams total

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in chalcedony, carnelian, agate, and lapis lazuli with intaglios including profile bust, advancing animal and bird. 151 grams total, 12

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including gryphon, profile bust, zebu, ibex and bird. 199 grams total,