Loading, please wait...

Large Bactrian Banded Agate Bead Large Bactrian Banded Agate Bead Large Bactrian Banded Agate Bead
Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Details

LOT 1220

Large Bactrian Banded Agate Bead

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER

3 1/2 in. (16.9 grams, 89 mm).

A long cylindrical bead, polished to accentuate natural contrasting banding at each end, with a natural 'eye' motif at the centre.

Provenance

UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION
VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 1220

Large Bactrian Banded Agate Bead

Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)

Print page

RELATED LOTS
  • Holy Land and Other Terracotta Pottery Group
    Holy Land and Other Terracotta Pottery Group
    3rd-1st millennium B.C. and later

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £124

    Including globular jars, bowls, vases, a polychrome glazed base and other items. 11.45 kg total, 4-29.5 cm



    Ex London, UK, gallery, 1980-1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    In Early Bronze Age II Period, the pottery tradition of the previous period, in Holy Land, continues, though with a number of significant changes. The jars can be divided into those with and without necks. Thin walled jars were often done of fine, well-levigated ware.

    Lot Details

  • Western Asiatic Small Bronze Dish
    Western Asiatic Small Bronze Dish
    1st millennium B.C.

    Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £50

    Hemispherical in section with rolled rim. 58 grams, 80 mm



    Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Proto-Sumerian Seal with Animals
    Proto-Sumerian Seal with Animals
    Circa 3000 B.C.

    Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £400

    Plano-convex stamp seal with design of two crouching quadrupeds placed tête-bêche; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 37.4 grams, 40 mm



    Acquired in Europe in 2002. European private collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    The motifs have been created using a drill, hence the rounded appearance.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list