Western Asiatic Mesopotamian Lapis Lazuli Bead String

A Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace Circa 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C. Length 18 1/4 inches (46.36 cm.) Property from a Brooklyn Private Collection Composed of twenty-five spoon-shaped pendants in

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

1st millennium BC. A group of four graduated lapis lazuli beads, each a lion advancing with head raised. 19.35 grams total, 19-21mm (3/4"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of lapis lazuli beads in the shape of various animals. 7.26 grams total, 12-22mm (3/4 - 1"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1990-2000.

3rd-1st century BC. A restrung necklace of cylindrical lapis lazuli beads with pairs of oblatel carnelian beads, three square-section lapis lazuli beads; modern clasp. 66 grams, 61cm (24") From an imp

1st millennium BC. A lapis lazuli bead carved in the form of a crouching cat(?"). 4.04 grams, 15mm (1/2"). From the property of a London gentleman; formerly in a UK collection, acquired in the 1990s.

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

. 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

20th century AD. A necklace group of wafer thin Agate, Lapis Lazuli and Chalcedony tabular beads comprising: lozenge shaped, round, rectangular, and fusiform, with short and long cylindrical bead spac

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

Ca. 2300-1600 BC A beautifully carved ancient Akkadian cylinder seal formed in a rich blue lapis, engraved with a deity (possibly the sun god Shamash) seated with hand raised. In front is a sun symbol

Circa 2nd millennium B.C. With frieze depicting a figure in ankle-length robe drawing a bow towards fleeing winged animals, serpents below; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.11 grams, 17.83

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With incised frieze of a standing crowned figure offering a frond to a facing female figure with a third in floor-length garment behind, two columns of later cuneiform text to

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With frieze of one sitting and two standing figures. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 92, for type. 0.94

Circa 19th century AD. A group of three lapis lazuli chess pieces - a rook, a bishop and a queen. 102 grams total, 33-54mm (1 1/2-2"). Property of a Kent, UK collector; acquired London, 1980s. [3]

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

19th-20th century AD. A group of five lapis lazuli amulets in the form of a reclining lion with erect head; all pierced longitudinally. 8.4 grams total, 11-15mm (1/2"). From the Dean family collection

Dimension: 26x11mm Rarity Level: Very Rare This bead, crafted from lapis lazuli, is exceptionally rare due to its origin from Ancient Mesopotamia, often referred to as the "cradle of civilization." It

Dimension: 21x7mm Rarity Level: Very Rare This bead, crafted from lapis lazuli, is exceptionally rare due to its origin from Ancient Mesopotamia, often referred to as the "cradle of civilization." Its

A necklace composed of graduated lapis lazuli beads, with clasp. 270 grams total, 42 cm long (16 1/2 in.). UK gallery, acquired in the 2000s. Property of an English gentleman. [No Reserve]

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

18th-19th century AD. A restrung necklace of polyhedral lapis lazuli beads and spherical carnelian beads with metal spacers. 68 grams, 84cm (33"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000. [No Reserve]

20th century A.D. and earlier. A string of agate and other stone beads of various shapes and sizes; modern torpedo screw clasp. 81 grams, 63 cm (24 3/4 in.). Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of t

20th century A.D. or earlier. Restrung; composed of biconical lapis lazuli beads. 5.69 grams, 43 cm long (17 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s. [No Reserve]