An Ancient Mauryan Carved Amethyst Bead, c. 321–185 BCE

A splendid specimen from the Mauryan Empire, this exquisitely carved amethyst bead reflects the grandeur of ancient Indian craftsmanship. The bead's deep purple hues and smooth contours are emblematic

A splendid specimen from the Mauryan Empire, this exquisitely carved amethyst bead reflects the grandeur of ancient Indian craftsmanship. The bead's deep purple hues and smooth contours are emblematic

A splendid specimen from the Mauryan Empire, this exquisitely carved amethyst bead reflects the grandeur of ancient Indian craftsmanship. The bead's deep purple hues and smooth contours are emblematic

A splendid specimen from the Mauryan Empire, this exquisitely carved amethyst bead reflects the grandeur of ancient Indian craftsmanship. The bead's deep purple hues and smooth contours are emblematic

A splendid specimen from the Mauryan Empire, this exquisitely carved amethyst bead reflects the grandeur of ancient Indian craftsmanship. The bead's deep purple hues and smooth contours are emblematic

A splendid specimen from the Mauryan Empire, this exquisitely carved amethyst bead reflects the grandeur of ancient Indian craftsmanship. The bead's deep purple hues and smooth contours are emblematic

A splendid specimen from the Mauryan Empire, this exquisitely carved amethyst bead reflects the grandeur of ancient Indian craftsmanship. The bead's deep purple hues and smooth contours are emblematic

A splendid specimen from the Mauryan Empire, this exquisitely carved amethyst bead reflects the grandeur of ancient Indian craftsmanship. The bead's deep purple hues and smooth contours are emblematic

A splendid specimen from the Mauryan Empire, this exquisitely carved amethyst bead reflects the grandeur of ancient Indian craftsmanship. The bead's deep purple hues and smooth contours are emblematic

A splendid specimen from the Mauryan Empire, this exquisitely carved amethyst bead reflects the grandeur of ancient Indian craftsmanship. The bead's deep purple hues and smooth contours are emblematic

A splendid specimen from the Mauryan Empire, this exquisitely carved amethyst bead reflects the grandeur of ancient Indian craftsmanship. The bead's deep purple hues and smooth contours are emblematic

A splendid specimen from the Mauryan Empire, this exquisitely carved amethyst bead reflects the grandeur of ancient Indian craftsmanship. The bead's deep purple hues and smooth contours are emblematic

This bead, carved from the treasured lapis lazuli, is a remnant of the Neo-Babylonian period, reflecting the luxury and ritual significance associated with the stone in that era. Lapis lazuli was este

This bead, carved from the treasured lapis lazuli, is a remnant of the Neo-Babylonian period, reflecting the luxury and ritual significance associated with the stone in that era. Lapis lazuli was este

Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 11th to 13th Dynasty, ca. 2130 to 1649 BCE. A dainty scarab bead with a central suspension perforation, hand-carved from mottled purple amethyst with streaky white inclu

This regal amethyst bead, expertly carved and polished, is reminiscent of the opulent Mughal era, when such gemstones were favored in royal jewelry. The bead’s faceted surfaces reflect the Mughals'

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Dimension: 14x9mm "Journey Through Time: Ancient Bronze Age Beads, Sculpture, and Ornaments, Featuring Himalayan Tibetan Agate Carnelian Dzi Beads" Unearth the timeless allure of ancient beads, sculpt

This amethyst bead from the Gupta Empire, renowned for its golden age of culture and science in ancient India. The bead's smooth, deep purple hue are characteristic of the luxury and refinement in gem

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

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This assemblage of Hellenistic glass beads, reflects the ingenuity of Hellenistic artisans in glasswork. With their monochrome hues and circular forms, these beads serve as a testament to the era's fa

This assemblage of Hellenistic glass beads, reflects the ingenuity of Hellenistic artisans in glasswork. With their monochrome hues and circular forms, these beads serve as a testament to the era's fa

This assemblage of Hellenistic glass beads, reflects the ingenuity of Hellenistic artisans in glasswork. With their monochrome hues and circular forms, these beads serve as a testament to the era's fa