Group of 10 Lapis Lazuli Artifacts from Western Asiatic Antiquity

The lot at hand is a striking collection of ten lapis lazuli pieces, with the largest being a mere 3 cm by 1 cm, approximately 1.18 inches by 0.39 inches. These artifacts offer a glimpse into the West

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

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]

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

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.

33rd-30th century BC. A group of six lapis lazuli amulets comprising: a bull's head; a rabbit; a crouching feline; a vulture; a reclining ibex; a reclining cow. 12 grams total, 12-19mm (1/2 - 3/4"). P

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

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

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, agate, moss agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including dog, gryphon, bird, zebu and ibex. 130 grams tota

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, agate, jasper, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including zebu, lion, profile bust and gryphon. 138 grams total

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, jasper, agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including bird, profile bust, ibex, zebu and centaur. 181 grams

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including profile bust, gryphon, bird and lion. 145 grams total, 12-26m

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, agate, chalcedony, jasper, and lapis lazuli with intaglios including profile bust, bird, lion and horse. 170 grams total,

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in jasper, carnelian, agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including profile bust, pair of ibexes, warrior with spear, sph

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, jasper, agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including bird, gryphon, profile bust and zebu. 150 grams total

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in chalcedony, carnelian, agate, and lapis lazuli with intaglios including profile bust, advancing animal and bird. 151 grams total, 12

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including gryphon, profile bust, zebu, ibex and bird. 199 grams total,

A group of twenty undated archaistic Sassanian style stamp seals in carnelian, agate, banded agate, chalcedony and lapis lazuli with intaglios including profile bust, lion, zebu and bird. 192 grams to

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: seven cylinder seals in haematite, lapis lazuli and other hardstones; five flat-section stamp seals, one agate, one crystal and three lapis lazu

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: seven cylinder seals in crystal, lapis lazuli, carnelian and other hardstones; a lapis lazuli plano-convex seal; a fusiform carnelian seal; a cr

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: seven cylinder seals in steatite, lapis lazuli and other hardstones: a discoid stamp seal in lapis lazuli; a carnelian fusiform seal; a crystal

. 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

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

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