Lot 271

Ancient Bactrian Carnelian Bead Collection

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Lot 271
Ancient Bactrian Carnelian Bead Collection

Ancient Bactrian Carnelian Bead Collection

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $300

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 25, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Near East & Mediterranean regions, ca. 2000 BCE – 1500 CE. A assemblage of carnelian, jasper, and agate beads gathered from across the ancient Near East and Mediterranean world, spanning the Bronze Age through the medieval era. The lot encompasses a rich variety of forms, including spherical, biconical, tabular, disc, and barrel shapes, their surfaces glowing in warm tones of orange, russet, and deep oxblood, softened by years of wear. Each bead retains its ancient drilling. A random metal, faience, and glass bead are mixed in with the ancient beads. Also present within the group are select examples in metal, faience, and glass, of similar antiquity or later eras. Ideal for a jeweler, these stones are ready to be restrung into one-of-a-kind earrings, bracelets, or more! Total weight: 125 grams Size of largest bead: 0.6" W x 0.9" H (1.5 cm W x 2.3 cm H).

Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005

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Item # 203174

  • Condition: Good. Pitting and chips. Majority are intact and stringable, while several are more fragmentary.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000