An Etched Carnelian Bead in Cone Shape, 1st Millennium BCE

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

West-Central Asia, Bactrian Empire, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. Stunning necklace comprised of 46 translucent carnelian beads in every shade of red under the sun. Different sizes, shapes and texture

An ancient bronze ring from Persia, featuring an engraved stamp seal, dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. This ring, size 8.25 US, is crafted with a bronze band and a distinctive rectangular stamp

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

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

This small but captivating carnelian agate amulet, 1.5 x 1.4 cm, is carved in the likeness of a fly, a motif rich with symbolism in ancient cultures. The fly was often associated with persistence and

This small but captivating carnelian agate amulet, 1.6 x 1.5 cm, is carved in the likeness of a fly, a motif rich with symbolism in ancient cultures. The fly was often associated with persistence and

This small but captivating carnelian agate amulet, 1.8 x 1.2 cm, is carved in the likeness of a fly, a motif rich with symbolism in ancient cultures. The fly was often associated with persistence and

West-Central Asia, Bactrian Empire, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. A stunning necklace comprised of dozens of hand-carved, biconically drilled, somewhat translucent carnelian beads in every shade of go

Pakistan / Afghanistan, Bactria, ca. 1st millennium BCE. A gorgeous necklace comprised of 32 carnelian beads in round, faceted, elongated and melon-shaped beads along with equal number of quartz cryst

**Originally Listed At $400** Central Asia, Bactrian culture, ca. 1st Millennium BCE. A beautiful Bactrian necklace composed of 49 polished carnelian beads - including a large near-spherical pendant a

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

**Originally Listed At $250** Ancient Central/Western Asia, Bactrian Empire, ca. 1st millennium BCE. A beautiful and wearable necklace comprised of 42 hand-carved stones of cylindrical, ovoid, or tubu

**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

Delicately carved, this 1.8 x 1.7 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant

Delicately carved, this 1.7 x 1 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant co

Delicately carved, this 1.9 x 1.2 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant

Delicately carved, this 2 x 1.4 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant co

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

A strand of ancient carnelian beads, c. 1st Millennium BC, of various shapes and sizes and strung with a nice faceted quartz or 'rock crystal' bead and a few later Roman blue glass beads. Ex Malter Ga

A necklace comprised of mixed carnelian beads, c. 1st Millennium BC/AD, with differing shapes including rounded examples and some with faceted sides, several with nice desert varnish. L: 21 1/3 in (54

A necklace comprised of mixed carnelian beads, c. 1st Millennium BC/AD, with differing shapes including rounded examples and some with faceted sides, several with nice desert varnish. L: 18 3/5 in (47

A group of Near Eastern carnelian beads, 2nd - 1st Millennium BC, in a variety of shapes and sizes and featuring a carved bead in the shape of a rosette, all drilled for suspension. Largest 18 mm in w