Western Asiatic Mesopotamian Necklace

2nd millennium BC. A restrung necklace of banded agate fusiform beads with later gilt metal spacers. 76 grams, 52cm (20 1/2"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s.

2nd millennium BC. A group of five restrung necklaces of hand modelled glazed composition cylindrical and other shaped beads. 146 grams total, 50cm (19 3/4") From the collection of a North London gent

2nd millennium BC. A haematite weight in the form of a duck, head along the back of the body. Exhibited: Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Genève Exhibition, 30 March-20 September 2000: Animaux d'Art et d'H

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of glass and other amuletic heads comprising: a schist head on plaque with diagonal piercing; a marble mask with diagonal piercing, pierced ears and small holes to

3rd millennium BC. A carved serpentine bifacial pendant of a bull; accompanied by an old handwritten scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham,1970-1993.

19th-early 20th century AD. A pair of necklaces comprising: one of tubular and globular serpentine(?) and gilt bronze beads; one similar of globular beads. Property of an American gentleman; acquired

A Western Asiatic Bead Necklace Early 1st Millennium B.C. Length 10 inches (25.5 cm). Provenance: Tom McCaffery (1950-2020), Chicago; thence by descent.

3rd-5th century AD. A restrung necklace of elongated banded agate biconical beads with granulated gilt metal spacer beads and three exceptional bow-shaped banded agate plaques. Ex James Chesterman col

Ca. 2000 - 1000 BC. A Western Asiatic amethyst necklace with drop-shaped beads that alternate with gold discs. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9538, Ancient jewellery and seals, Lot. 3. Size

1st millennium BC. A necklace formed of plain bronze links alternating with S-shaped links with beading, fourteen graduated plano-convex steatite beads or spindle whorls. 188 grams, 90cm (35 1/2") The

Circa 19th century A.D. A designer necklace string composed of agate and jasper beads of various types, including examples with designs resembling 'Zi' bead patterns. 470 grams, 94 cm long (37 in.). L

20th century AD or earlier. A string of circular polished carnelian beads enclosing a large fusiform agate bead and two small golden beads to each side. Property of a North London gentleman; ex Pars A

19th-20th century A.D. A designer necklace composed of three strings of graduated length, featuring gold, gold-coloured and glass beads. 115 grams, 49 cm long (19 1/4 in.). London collection since the

1st millennium BC. A restrung necklace of globular and irregular bronze beads with coiled pendant; modern clasp. 25 grams, 38cm (15"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market aft

A Western Asiatic Carnelian Bead Necklace Circa 5th Century A.D. Diameter 7 inches (17.78 cm). Property from Dr. David Girgenti, Rockford, Illinois Composed of faceted spherical beads, graduated in si

1st millennium A.D. and later. A restrung group of rock crystal and other stone beads of various types and sizes; modern hook-and-eye closure. 157 grams, 72 cm (28 1/4 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Prope

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

3rd-1st century BC. A restrung necklace of round, oblate and oval carnelian beads between tabular notched edged shell beads; modern clasp. 44 grams, 61cm (24") Private collection, London, UK; formerly

1st millennium A.D. and later. A restrung necklace composed of mosaic glass beads of various types and sizes, including examples decorated with applied trails. 121 grams, 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.). Acquire

1st millennium B.C. and later. Restrung; composed of graduated, mainly agate carnelian beads of various types, including banded examples. 36.5 grams, 54 cm long (21 1/4 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s.

1st millennium B.C. and later. A restrung group of rock crystal beads of various types; modern torpedo screw clasp. 65 grams, 55 cm (21 5/8 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American coll

20th century A.D. or earlier. A restrung necklace composed of mosaic glass beads of various sizes and colours. 82 grams, 55 cm (21 5/8 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector

Circa 19th century A.D. A restrung necklace composed of graduated facetted amethyst beads; modern hook-and-eye clasp. 96.4 grams, 45.5 cm long (17 7/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family colle

20th century A.D. A restrung necklace composed of spherical amber-cloured carnelian beads. 17.4 grams, 40 cm long (15 3/4 in.). Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Previously with Mansour Gallery, London W1.