Sold2024Mesoamerican Copper Tweezers, Jade Beads, & EarspoolsPre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, Mezcala, Mixtec, & Maya culture, ca. 500 BCE to 900 CE. A collection of over 30 ancient copper, jade, stone, pottery, and shell artifacts from MesoaSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Antique Late Neolithic Carnelian Collection of Beads, c. 3000-1500 BCEThis exquisite collection of mixed-shaped beads, made from caramelized, orange, and red carnelian. Dating back to the Late Neolithic period (c. 3000-1500 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanshSee Sold Price
Sold2024Group of Ancient Natufian Shell Beads, Eynan, Israel, c. 12,500-9,500 BCEThese Natufian shell beads from Eynan, Israel, are among the earliest forms of personal adornment found in archaeological contexts. Dating back to approximately 12,500-9,500 BCE, they exemplify the inSee Sold Price
Sold2024Collection of Ancient Classical Mixed-Material Beads, c. 500-300 BCEThis exquisite collection of mixed-shaped beads, made from weathered shingle, cobalt, and caviar-colored glass, agate, lapis lazuli, and carnelian. Dating back to the Classical period (c. 500-300 BCE)See Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Neolithic Carnelian Donut Bead, c. 10,000-2,000 BCEThis Neolithic carnelian donut bead, measuring 2.3 x 2 cm, is a rare and evocative piece from one of humanity's earliest periods of adornment. Its smooth, rounded form and the deep, warm hues of carneSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Group of Three Pale Natufian Shell Beads, Eynan, Israel, c. 12,500-9,500 BCECategory: Beads and Jewelry Components This set of three shell beads, characterized by their lighter, almost ivory-toned hues, reflects the sophisticated taste of the Natufian culture. Found at the anSee Sold Price
Sold2019Pair of earrings comprised of Manteno spindle whorlsA nice pair of earrings comprised of Manteno spindle whorls from Ecuador, hung with nicely polished Bahia shell beads from Ecuador, c. AD 500 - 1500, and small Chimu stone beads, c. AD 1100 - 1450. HuSee Sold Price
Sold2024Collection of Antique Achaemenid Agate Beads, c. 550-330 BCEThis collection of barrel-shaped beads, made from caramelized, tan, and brown agate. Dating back to the Achaemenid period (c. 550-330 BCE), it exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and the sophisticSee Sold Price
Sold2024Collection of Antique Achaemenid Agate Beads, c. 550-330 BCEThis collection of antique agate beads, made from caramelized, tan, and brown agate. Dating back to the Achaemenid period (c. 550-330 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and rich culturalSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Shell Bead, Natufian Culture, Eynan, Israel, c. 12,500-9500 BCECategory: Beads and Jewelry ComponentsThis ancient shell bead from the Natufian culture, found at Eynan (Ain Mallaha) in Israel, represents one of the earliest known instances of personal adornment. ISee Sold Price
Sold2024Collection of Ancient Mauryan Empire Crystal Beads, c. 322-185 BCEThis exquisite collection of mixed-shaped beads, made from celadon, teal, and green crystal. Dating back to the Mauryan Empire (c. 322-185 BCE), it exemplifies the advanced craftsmanship and artisticSee Sold Price
Sold2024Collection of Neolithic Sahara Flint Arrowhead Collection, c. 10,000-4,500 BCEThis collection of Neolithic flint arrowheads from the Sahara region represents early human ingenuity and survival tools. Shaped from flint, these arrowheads were essential for hunting and defense inSee Sold Price
Sold2024Collection of Ancient Mauryan Empire Crystal Beads, c. 322-185 BCEThis collection of mixed-shaped beads, made from celadon, teal, and verde marron crystal. Dating back to the Mauryan Empire (c. 322-185 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and cultural siSee Sold Price
Sold2024Collection of Neolithic Sahara Flint Arrowhead Collection, c. 10,000-4,500 BCEThis collection of Neolithic flint arrowheads from the Sahara region represents early human ingenuity and survival tools. Shaped from flint, these arrowheads were essential for hunting and defense inSee Sold Price
Sold2020Two Archaic Style Jade Adz BladesTwo partially shaped jade blade forms in the style of the Late Neolithic to early Shang period style (c. 2000 - 1500 BCE) (ROND2-796)(PR) Dimensions: 16" and 15" highSee Sold Price
Sold2024Collection Lot of Ancient Indus Valley Carnelian Beads, c. 3300-1300 BCEThese antique beads, hailing from the Indus Valley Civilization, are crafted from carnelian, known for its vibrant red-orange hue. The assortment illustrates the sophisticated bead-making techniques tSee Sold Price
Sold2018Valdivian Shell Bead Necklace w/ Pottery Venus FiguresPre-Columbian, Ecuador, Earliest Horizon, Valdivian peoples, ca. 2300 to 2000 BCE. A fine necklace composed of dozens of small seed beads as well as 17 hand-built pottery Venus figures. The Venus figuSee Sold Price
Sold2023Necklace w/ Ecuadorean Manabi Stone and Shell BeadsPre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manabi culture, ca. 500 BCE to 500 CE. A wearable necklace strung with dozens of Manabi pottery spindle whorls, shell tubes, and seed-form beads carved from shell. Several modeSee Sold Price
Sold2022Colima / Michoacan Shell Bead NecklacePre-Columbian, West Mexico, probably Michoacan or Colima, ca. 500 BCE to 300 CE. A fine necklace constructed with dozens of hand-carved Spondylus shell beads as well as 4 claw-shaped Spondylus shell pSee Sold Price
Sold2018Indus Valley Ceramic & Shell Beads and Seals**First Time At Auction** Central Asia, Indus Valley, Harappan/Mohenjo-Daro civilization, ca. 2700 to 2000 BCE. Two white ceramic seals with abstract representational motifs and one square-shaped sealSee Sold Price
Sold2020Chavin Spondylus Shell Bead and Silver Brooch**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chavin, ca. 1200 to 500 BCE. A beautiful brooch featuring eight danglers comprised of a 95% silver setting inlaid with a beautiful shell of a symmetricalSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Large Pre Columbian Pottery Burial Urn w/LidRare Large Pre Columbian Pottery Burial Urn w/ Lid Artifact c. 500-1000 AD from Taino Native Indians. Provenance From a Private Collection of Serafino Iacono. Condition As Found & Very ProfessionallySee Sold Price
Sold2023Red and White Quartz Necklace or Strand of Beads from Northern AfricaRed and White Quartz Necklace of Neolithic Beads. This necklace was likely assembled from a larger collection of neolithic beads. They are of like materials but do not share the same diameters like coSee Sold Price
Sold2024Collection of Ancient Achaemenid Turquoise and Bronze Beads Ring, c. 550-330 BCEThis collection of 2 segmented turquoise beads ring, made from turquoise and bronze, dates back to the Achaemenid period (c. 550-330 BCE). It exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and intricate artSee Sold Price
Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseAncient Central Asian Bactrian Alabaster Segmented Bead, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE$15
Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseLot of Antique Harappan Jasper Bull Zoomorphic Beads, c. 2600-1900 BCE$15
Jun 12Thousand Planet Auction HouseAn Ancient Neo-Sumerian Alabaster Bead Spreader, c. 2112-2004 BCE$15