Ancient Shell Bead, Natufian Culture, Eynan, Israel, c. 12,500-9500 BCE

These Natufian shell beads from Eynan, Israel, are among the earliest forms of personal adornment found in archaeological contexts. Dating back to approximately 12,500-9,500 BCE, they exemplify the in

Category: Beads and Jewelry ComponentsThis ancient shell bead from the Natufian culture, found at Eynan (Ain Mallaha) in Israel, represents one of the earliest known instances of personal adornment. I

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components This set of three shell beads, characterized by their lighter, almost ivory-toned hues, reflects the sophisticated taste of the Natufian culture. Found at the an

Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec culture, ca. 900 to 500 BCE. A stunning necklace comprised of nearly 100 ancient beads carved from omphacite jade, turquoise, with cast gold beads an

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec and Maya cultures, ca. 500 BCE to 950 CE. A fine collection of 36 ancient hand pecked and polished jadeite and omphacite jade beads strung on a moder

Necklace of Ancient Roman Glass Birds, 22K Gold Butterflies and Beads (India, XIX c.). Size: 12.5"L (32 cm). Provenance: Piero and Paola Ferro.

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec to Proto-Maya culture, ca. 500 BCE to 300 CE. A stunning ensemble of 52 sizeable, hand-carved jade beads, all strung on a modern leather strand to be

Collection pottery antiquities, incl. Humbaba, Likely (500 BCE - 500CE) and later, (12) pieces, primarily Pre-Columbian South and Central American cultures, anthropomorphic head fragments, etc., incl.

Fine Mansion Size Tabriz Silk Rug, Persia, Late 19th C., 12'8'' x 16'5'' (386 x 500 cm). Weight: 57 lbs. Material: silk pile, silk warp, silk weft. Not dry, folds and rolls easily.

Early Central Anatolian Kilim, 17th/18th C., 2'4'' x 12'1'' (71 x 368 cm). Weight: 7 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp. This kilim is Plate 5 in IMAGE, IDOL, SYMBOL, ANCIENT ANATOLIAN KILIMS, 198

Early Central Anatolian Kilim, 17th/18th C., 5'3'' x 12'1'' (160 x 368 cm). Weight: 13 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp. This kilim is Plate 9 in IMAGE, IDOL, SYMBOL, ANCIENT ANATOLIAN KILIMS, 1

Antique African Kirdi Cache Sexe Beaded Apron, Cameroon. Beads and cowrie shells. Size: 7.5'' x 23'', 19 x 58 cm (object); 12'' x 31'', 30 x 79 cm (stretcher). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, S

Four African Kirdi Cache Sexe Aprons, Cameroon,Early/Mid 20th C. Beads, plant fiber and cowrie shells. Ranging in Size from: 4.5'' x 5'', 11 x 13 cm (object); 10'' x 11'', 25 x 28 cm (stretcher) to 7'

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manabi Province, Jamacoaque (Jama-Coaque) culture, ca. 500 BCE to 500 CE. An hand-built pottery vessel of incredible size with a globular olla on the verso and an incredible ef

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 500 BCE to 500 CE. A superb and museum quality stone carving of a miniature architectural model that may have represented a building or fun

A GROUP OF TWO JADE CONG-FORM BEADS, LIANGZHU CULTURE China, c. 3300-2200 BC. Each of rounded square section, well carved as a two-tiered cong with two neatly incised registers of horizontal striated

This collection of 7 mixed pattern beads, made from exquisite lapis lazuli. Dating back to the Parthian Empire (c. 247 BC - 224 AD), it exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and intricate artistry

Ancient Greece, Athens, ca. 500 BCE. A striking black-figure olpe featuring Nike - the winged goddess of victory, speed, and strength - in composite profile, donning flowing garments with incised drap

Pre-Columbian style Colima redware acrobat vessel, Possibly of the period (c. 200 BCE-500 CE), red terracotta pottery, modeled as a male figure in a back arch position, hands and feet firmly planted o

Oushak Rug, Turkey, Late 19th C., 12'3'' x 17'8'' (373 x 538 cm). Weight: 79 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft. Center City Philadelphia estate. Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential

Mansion Size Serapi Rug, Persia, Late 19th C., 12'8'' x 17'1'' (386 x 521 cm). Weight: 100 lbs. Material: wool pile, cotton warp, cotton weft. Philadelphia estate.

Fine West Persian Herati Rug, Early 20th C., 12'6'' x 17'8'' (381 x 538 cm). Weight: 100 lbs. Material: wool pile, cotton warp, cotton weft. Provenance: The Dardashti Collection.

Mansion Size Blue Sultanabad Rug, Persia, Late 19th C., 12'3'' x 16'10'' (373 x 513 cm). Weight: 82 lbs. Material: wool pile, cotton warp, cotton weft.

Bidjar Triclinium Rug, Persia, Late 19th C., 12'2'' x 16'3'' (371 x 495 cm). Weight: 150 lbs. Wool.