An Ancient Five-Striped Etched Carnelian Bead, South Asia, 2nd Millennium BCE

Adorning this 22-inch necklace are ancient etched carnelian beads, a testament to the exquisite artisanship of South Asia from the 1st to 2nd century CE. Each bead, skillfully carved with intricate ge

Adorning this 22-inch necklace are ancient etched carnelian beads, a testament to the exquisite artisanship of South Asia from the 1st to 2nd century CE. Each bead, skillfully carved with intricate ge

This captivating collection of 12 etched carnelian beads offers a glimpse into the artistic and cultural heritage of Western Asia during the 3rd to 2nd millennium B.C. Each bead exhibits intricate cra

Dimension: 8.8x8.6mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate:

Dimension: 5.6-7mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate: $2

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

Dimension: 11x8.8mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate: $

Dimension: 10.4x9.4mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate:

Dimension: 6.4x5.5mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate:

Dimension: 10.3mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate: $28

Dimension: 9.2mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate: $280

Dimension: 10.5x8.5mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate:

Dimension: 10.3x9.5mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate:

Dimension: 10.5x9.4mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate:

Dimension: 5.3-7mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate: $2

Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A pretty disc shaped lapis seal bead with a motif etched into the flat face. The disc is pierced for suspension through the center. The incised pa

Dimension: 9.5x9mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate: $2

Dimension: 20.5x7.5mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate:

Dimension: 11x10mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This bead, stemming from the Pyu era, represents a unique piece of history from an ancient civilization that existed nearly two millennia ago. Estimate: $2

This small but exquisite carnelian bead, measuring 1.9 x 1 cm, features a series of concentric grooves encircling its form—a design characteristic of beadwork from Southeast Asia in the 1st millenni

**Originally Listed At $175** Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A collection of 31 ancient carnelian beads of various shapes - rounded, biconical ovoid, tubular, and seed bead

**Originally Listed At $350** Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A collection of dozens of ancient carnelian seed beads, white paste glass seed beads, and larger faience and re

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

**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