Collection of Varied Ancient Stone and Ceramic Beads, c. 800 BCE to 400 CE

This assortment includes ancient to medieval beads, crafted from materials such as lapis lazuli, agate, and early glass. Dating from approximately 800 BCE to 1200 CE, these beads illuminate the techno

This diverse collection features ancient beads made of stone and glass, spanning from the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millennium CE. The beads represent a multitude of cultures, showcasing a variety

Pre-Columbian, Guerrero to Maya periods, ca. 300 BCE to 800 CE. This is a modern strung collection of greenstone and red shell beads. The value of greenstone for ancient people lay in its symbolic pow

This assortment features a variety of ancient stone beads including amethyst, quartz, and carnelian, spanning the 1st millennium BCE to the 1st millennium CE. These beads exemplify the diversity of ma

This collection of ancient carnelian beads, each approximately 0.8 x 1.0 cm, showcases a variety of hues from rich, deep reds to light, creamy oranges. The beads are believed to date from the 1st mill

Pre-Columbian, Mexico to Peru, Colima, Maya, and Inca cultures, ca. 300 BCE to 1532 CE. A collection of approximately 100 ancient stone and shell beads and pendants of various sizes and forms. The sur

**Originally Listed At $350** Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 100 to 800 CE. A collection of 15 ancient stones hand pecked and polished into thick, discoidal bead

A nice collection of stone beads and spindle whorls from Mexico, c. 400 BC - AD 500. The group consists of a strand of highly polished jadeite and serpentine beads up to 1 in in diameter and a strand

A curated collection of 8 ancient Persian agate beads, ranging from approximately 1000 BCE to 300 CE. These beads showcase intricate banding and natural colors, indicative of the high-quality agate so

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco / Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A collection of over 40 ancient hand cut and polished carnelian and red jasper stones beads in warm vermilion tones, gathered and s

A nice group of 27 Mayan ceramic beads and spindle whorls, Post Classic, c. AD 800 -1200, many decorated with attractive geometric devices. Largest D: 1 1/5 in (3cm). Ex Oxford, UK private collection.

Ancient Decorated Carnelian Bead With White Stripes Circa 400 BCE to 600 CE. Size: 13.6 mm.

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, Mezcala, Mixtec, & Maya culture, ca. 500 BCE to 900 CE. A collection of over 30 ancient copper, jade, stone, pottery, and shell artifacts from Mesoa

An Impressive Group of Ancient Decorated Carnelian Beads With Stripes , And Different Styles & Types , Age: 400 BCE to 600 CE .

Lot of 70+ Ancient Roman through Islamic Glass Beads c.1st century BC through Islamic period 8th century and later. size 9-46 mm. Great collection of mixed Stone, glass, and ceramic beads. Provenance:

Pre-Columbian, Guerrero, Mexico, Mezcala culture, ca. 700 BCE to 650 CE; West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A fine collection of four different stone and pottery items from ancient Meso-Ameri

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Persia, Parthian to Sassanian Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 600 CE. A collection of stone seal beads formed from carnelian, agate, quartz, and

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 600 to 100 BCE; Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Early to Late Classic Period, ca. 250 to 900 CE. A collection of 64 ancient gr

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 600 to 100 BCE; Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Early to Late Classic Period, ca. 250 to 900 CE. A collection of 64 ancient gr

**First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala, ca. 400 to 100 BCE; Mexico, Guerrero, Mixtec culture, ca. 800 CE. A great collection of five hand-carved stone items. First are two

This bead from the early Islamic period is carved from a semi-translucent stone, reflecting the artistry and material culture of the time. Beads such as this were often used in personal adornment and

This exquisite collection of mixed-shaped beads, made from weathered shingle, cobalt, and caviar-colored glass, agate, lapis lazuli, and carnelian. Dating back to the Classical period (c. 500-300 BCE)

Ten Ancient Roman Glass Bottles, C. 100 BCE to 400 CE - A group of early Roman glass bottles and vials. Various shapes and styles of bottles, glass colors, and decoration, some with handles; with irid

This exquisite collection of mixed-shaped beads, made from celadon, teal, and green crystal. Dating back to the Mauryan Empire (c. 322-185 BCE), it exemplifies the advanced craftsmanship and artistic