Assortment of Ancient Multicolored Stone Beads, c. 1st Millennium BCE to 1st Millennium CE

This assortment features a variety of ancient stone beads including amethyst, quartz, and carnelian, spanning the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millennium CE. These beads exemplify the diversity of ma

This diverse collection features ancient beads made of stone and glass, spanning from the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millennium CE. The beads represent a multitude of cultures, showcasing a variety

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 stone boundary marker, inspired by ancient Near Eastern civilizations of the 1st millennium BCE, features a deeply carved cuneiform inscription. It represents historical land ownership practices,

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Mideast - Central Asia, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, ca 3rd to 1st millennium BCE. A nice assortment of amulets and beads in carved shell and stone along with

This ancient glass bead features a distinctive eye motif, a common symbol in many cultures believed to offer protection against the evil eye. Dating back to the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millenniu

Resonating with the rich legacy of the ancient Himalayan trade routes, this Afghan agate bead is a miniature marvel. Its banded pattern and aged patina suggest it was a cherished personal ornament, a

This unique ancient eye bead, dating from the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millennium CE, showcases a remarkable design with a central eye prominently protruding, surrounded by additional spherical b

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components This group of seven monochrome cobalt blue glass beads from the 1st millennium BCE illustrates the advanced glassmaking techniques of the period. The deep blue h

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

This slender bicone bead, with dimensions of 1.38 x 0.31 inches (3.5 x 0.8 cm), is an ancient example of Himalayan craftsmanship from the 1st millennium BCE. The bead's patterned surface, displaying b

A venerable relic of the Silk Road, this banded agate Chung Dzi bead encapsulates the mystery and spiritual gravitas of early Himalayan trade routes. Characterized by its concentric "eye" patterns, th

A venerable relic of the Silk Road, this banded agate Chung Dzi bead encapsulates the mystery and spiritual gravitas of early Himalayan trade routes. Characterized by its concentric "eye" patterns, th

A strand of mixed ancient stone and shell beads. Strand includes shell and various stone beads of varying shapes from the Near East, c. 1st Millennium BC, strung with round Parthian/Sasanian carnelian

A strand of mixed ancient stone and shell beads. Strand includes shell and various stone beads of varying shapes from the Near East, c. 1st Millennium BC, strung with Parthian/Sasanian carnelian beads

Pakistan, Bactrian culture, ca. 1st millennium BCE. Lovely group of 10 green jasper beads, each hand faceted into a near hexagonal shape, then bi-conically drilled for suspension. Would look lovely co

A mixed group of Near Eastern – Egyptian stone and faience beads. Lot includes mixed beads of stone and faience, c. 1st Millennium BC, in various shapes and sizes as well as a few Roman glass beads,

Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. A large black stone bead, cylindrical in form, and pierced vertically with a wide opening for suspension, featuring a series of auspicious sym

A lot of 4 stone and glass beads from the Holy Land. Lot includes a pair of dark green Jasper beads with tapered sides, c. 1st Millennium BC, with wear on the ends from use. (L: 2.7 & 1.9 cm), and als

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Neo-Babylonian period, ca. early to mid-1st millennium BCE. A petite stamp seal of a cylindrical form that is hand-carved from mottled dark gray stone

**Originally Listed At $300** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Neo-Babylonian period, ca. mid-1st millennium BCE. A stamp seal of a tapered columnar form that is carved from tan and brown ston

An attractive strand of amethyst beads from the Holy Land, c. 1st Millennium BC, with wedge shaped beads interspersed with tear-drop shaped beads and a central oval pendant. Nicely translucent stone w

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

**Originally Listed At $400** Central / Western Asia, Bactrian Empire, ca. 1st millennium BCE. An attractive and wearable necklace composed of beads shaped from various stone types in hues of emerald