Western Asiatic Mesopotamian Bead String Group

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-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

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 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 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 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

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 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 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]

1st millennium A.D. and later. A restrung necklace composed of mosaic glass beads of various types and sizes, including examples decorated with applied trails. 121 grams, 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.). Acquire

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.

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. Restrung; composed of graduated and polished beads of mainly spherical and oval types and mainly carnelian. 15.2 grams, 24 cm long (9 1/2 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s.

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 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

1st millennium AD. A mixed group comprising: a tubular glass bead with facets; a glass pendant of two hollow tubes. 7.35 grams total, 21-25mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a Belgian gentleman; formerly the

An undated archaistic group of bronze rectangular beads with incuse designs including seated figures and a rearing dog. 281 grams, 24-25mm (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000. [

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 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 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. Composed of mainly opaque and translucent beads, graduated in size and in various shades of blue, including oblate, rounded and other types. 4.49 grams, 47 cm long (18 1