A GROUP OF THREE WESTERN ASIATIC BANDED AGATE BEADS, 1ST MILLENNIUM BC OR EARLIER

A GROUP OF THREE WESTERN ASIATIC BANDED AGATE BEADS, 1ST MILLENNIUM BC OR EARLIER The semitranslucent beads of tubular form, the stone of dark brown color with bands and lines of creamy white. Each wi

1st millennium BC or earlier. A group of three schist items comprising two plano-convex spindle whorls and an annular bead. 49.4 grams total, 19-30mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a lady; from the collectio

1st millennium BC. A banded agate bead with curved lower edge. 21.4 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's collection formed between 1960-late 1970s.

Has 3 exceptionally crafted ridges of high quality gold. A larger type, more sought after. Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Dimensions: L. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm.) Ex. New York private collection, acquired 1973.

1st millennium B.C. and later. Graduated string of irregular beads and dangles, banded agate centrepiece. 22.5 grams, 34 cm (13 3/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015.Ex Abelita family collection. [No Reserve]

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 B.C. and later. Restrung; composed of graduated, mainly agate carnelian beads of various types, including banded examples. 36.5 grams, 54 cm long (21 1/4 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s.

2nd-1st millennium BC. A group of three cylinder seals comprising: one in orange limestone depicting a king shooting a lion; one in black agate with cuneiform text; one in olive green hardstone. 21 gr

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

1st millennium AD. A restrung necklace of graduated banded agate oblate beads with modern gold-coloured bead spacers and clasp. 32 grams, 50cm (19 3/4"). Property of a West London gentleman; his colle

1st millennium B.C. Polished with an amber-coloured appearance; drilled for suspension. 12.9 grams, 43 mm (1 3/4 in.). From a family collection formed 1900-1950; by descent circa 1980.

Length: 1 3/4 inches (4.4 cm.) Circa 1st Millennium B.C. Ex. New York private collection, acquired over 30 years ago. Authenticity guaranteed. A certificate + official Aphrodite Gallery authenticity h

1st millennium BC or later. A group of twenty-four spherical banded agate beads of various sizes. 23.7 grams total, 6-13mm (1/2"). Property of a London collector, acquired in the early 1990s. [24]

1st millennium BC. A banded agate tubular kohl vessel with rounded base, everted rim with sheet gold sleeve. 43 grams, 58mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970

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.

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 BC and later. An agate pendant of a stylised bird with spread wings, pierced through the head for suspension; a later large biconical banded agate bead. 10 grams total, 27-37mm (1 - 1 1

Mainly 1st millennium BC. A mixed group of thirty-five gold beads and spacers comprising: repoussé, granulated, ribbed tubular, cotton-reel and ornamented biconical types. See The British Museum, mus

2nd-1st millennium B.C. A group of three cylinder seals comprising: two of jasper and one of shell, each pierced for suspension, bearing incuse geometric, human or animal figures, including one exampl

2nd millennium BC. A restrung necklace of banded agate fusiform beads with later gilt metal spacers. 76 grams, 52cm (20 1/2"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s.

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 B.C. and later. Comprising a quantity of mixed carnelian, agate, and other beads. Cf. Then-Ob?uska, J., ‘Trade and faith in Nubian Early Makuria (AD 450–550): macroscopic examinatio

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.

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