Western Asiatic Sumerian Turquoise Bead with Cunefoirm

1st millennium A.D. and later. Restrung using mainly small drawn glass beads. 4.2 grams, 44 cm long (17 3/8 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s. [No Reserve]

20th century AD. A mixed group of irregular turquoise and chrysocolla beads. 150 grams total, 19-25mm (3/4 - 1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000. [19, No Reserve]

Late 1st millennium B.C. or later. Comprising a turquoise-coloured glass bead, encased inside a gold fitting with a suspension loop. Cf. Cambon, P., Hidden Afghanistan, Amsterdam, 2007, pp.155ff, for

1st millennium AD. A round-section penannular rod with collared cell and turquoise insert, six openwork knops, applied wire coiled about the shank with two rows of glass and other beads. 5.64 grams, 3

2nd millennium BC. A hollow-formed bronze male head with aquiline nose and deep eye-sockets (to accept inserts), radiating bands above the brow. 181 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London gentlema

A Western Asiatic Bead Necklace Early 1st Millennium B.C. Length 10 inches (25.5 cm). Provenance: Tom McCaffery (1950-2020), Chicago; thence by descent.

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A triangular terracotta tag with holes to two corners, the broad surfaces with impressions from the scribe's cylinder seal, overwritten with cuneiform text to two faces and one

1st millennium BC. A necklace formed of plain bronze links alternating with S-shaped links with beading, fourteen graduated plano-convex steatite beads or spindle whorls. 188 grams, 90cm (35 1/2") The

2200-2100 BC. A limestone cylinder seal with figural frieze; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and typed and signed scholarly note issued by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the

Circa 19th century A.D. A designer necklace string composed of agate and jasper beads of various types, including examples with designs resembling 'Zi' bead patterns. 470 grams, 94 cm long (37 in.). L

Limestone c. 3000-2800 BCE. Largest one measuring 37 mm.,Lifelong collection from the estate of a gentleman seal collector

20th century AD or earlier. A string of circular polished carnelian beads enclosing a large fusiform agate bead and two small golden beads to each side. Property of a North London gentleman; ex Pars A

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A discoid schist(?) stamp seal with pierced knop handle, intaglio profile image of a standing kilted figure of Anu the Creator with wings to the shoulders, hooked frond in each

19th-20th century A.D. A designer necklace composed of three strings of graduated length, featuring gold, gold-coloured and glass beads. 115 grams, 49 cm long (19 1/4 in.). London collection since the

Limestone quartz and hardstone c. 3000-2800 BCE. Largest one measuring 32 mm.,Lifelong collection from the estate of a gentleman seal collector

Limestone c. 3000-2800 BCE. Largest one measuring 34 mm.,Lifelong collection from the estate of a gentleman seal collector

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A ceramic mask with bands of incised rings to the throat and brow, hollow to the reverse. 15 grams, 47mm (1 3/4") Property of a North London gentleman; formerly with a Mayfair g

3rd millennium BC. A plano-convex opaque chalcedony stamp seal with drilled design of four zoomorphs; pierced for suspension. 3.97 grams, 18mm (3/4"). Ex Rihani Family Collection; acquired before 1980

2nd millennium BC. A group of carnelian, agate and other seed beads with banded agate and rock crystal larger beads. 26.7 grams total, 53mm (2"). Property of a lady; from the collection of Simon Benda

1st millennium BC. A restrung necklace of globular and irregular bronze beads with coiled pendant; modern clasp. 25 grams, 38cm (15"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market aft

Dimension: 25/32 inches New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - O

1st millennium BC. A pair of restrung necklaces of cylindrical stone beads, one with a glazed composition plano-convex ring and foot-shaped dangle. 430 grams total, 64-78cm (25 - 30 3/4") From a North

Dimension: 23/32 inches New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - O

This lot of 21 pieces is a treasure trove of ancient artistry, with items dating back to the Western Asiatic era. The collection's longest bead, measuring an impressive 8.5 cm x 2 cm (approximately 3.