Western Asiatic Facetted Rock Crystal Bead Group

1st millennium BC and later. A group of quartz beads of varying size and shapes including oblate, spherical, drop-shaped and hexagonal section, one engraved on the base with mounted warrior. 352 grams

1st millennium B.C. and later. A restrung group of rock crystal beads of various types; modern torpedo screw clasp. 65 grams, 55 cm (21 5/8 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American coll

1st millennium A.D. and later. A restrung group of rock crystal and other stone beads of various types and sizes; modern hook-and-eye closure. 157 grams, 72 cm (28 1/4 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Prope

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 mixed group of zoomorphic amuletic beads in carnelian, rock crystal, haematite and lapis lazuli. 4.77 grams total, 8-16mm (1/4 - 3/4"). Property of a Belgian gentleman; formerly t

2nd-3rd century A.D. A mixed group of amuletic pendants in rock crystal, carnelian, lapis lazuli, glass, and other materials including facetted sphere, pyramidal, teardrop and other types. 28 grams to

A Western Asiatic Rock Crystal and Faience Bead Necklace Circa 2nd Century A.D. Length 22 1/4 inches (56.5 cm). This lot is located in Chicago. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, acquired in th

2nd-1st millennium BC. A carved rock crystal amuletic bead of a tortoise with head raised, pierced longitudinally. 2.8 grams, 15.5mm (1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; acquired on the UK ar

A group of fifteen necklaces of polished rock crystal beads, mainly facetted types with dangles. 540 grams total, 44cm (17 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired from his father's collection.

3rd-7th century AD. A pair of stamp seals consisting of: a rock crystal seal engraved to the dome-shaped top with circles, to the underside with a scorpion with crosses to the side of the head and tai

2nd-1st millennium B.C. Graduated designer group of agate, crystal, glass and other beads, biconvex, tubular, drop-shaped and other types, the centrepiece a large annular bead. 95 grams, 56 cm long (2

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: for cylinder seals in lapis lazuli and other hardstones; four discoid stamp seals in crystal and lapis lazuli; two globular beads; two carved cr

c.1st millennium BC. A scaraboid rock crystal stamp seal bearing intaglio male bust facing left, full beard and laureate crown, pierced for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.6

16th century AD. A carved rock crystal loom weight or spindle whorl, bulbous with flared flange to each flat face. 64 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London business

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of five restrung rock crystal bead strings comprising: one of mainly spherical with larger central oblate bead, interspersed with later brass seed beads; one of gradua

19th century A.D. and earlier. A restrung necklace composed of graduated and facetted stone beads interspersed with annular spacer beads; modern torpedo screw clasp. 233 grams, 64.5 cm (25 3/8 in.). A

19th-20th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a gusseted black and white glass bead; one similar, black and yellow; a lentoid black and white glass bead; a tubular black and white striped bead; a si

Circa 19th century A.D. and later. A restrung group of banded polychromatic glass beads. 153 grams total, 132-223 cm long (52 - 87 3/4 in.). Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Previously with Mansour Galler

Circa 19th century A.D. and later. A restrung group of banded polychrome glass beads. 113 grams, 250 cm long (98 3/8 in.). Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Previously with Mansour Gallery, London W1. Prop

Circa 1st millennium B.C. A mixed group of mainly drawn opaque coloured glass beads. 122 grams total, 2-12 mm (1/8 - 1/2 in.). Acquired 1970-2010.Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.

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]

2nd millennium BC. A group of five restrung necklaces of hand modelled glazed composition cylindrical and other shaped beads. 146 grams total, 50cm (19 3/4") From the collection of a North London gent

2nd millennium BC. A group of three graduated lapis lazuli beads, each a standing beast with notched edges and incised line detailing. 18.3 grams total, 17-23mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a North London

An undated archaistic group of carved stone beads comprising: one fusiform with armed hunter and ibex, one waisted cylindrical with bird, zebu and other motifs, two with segmented serpent detailing. 1