Lot 266

Sumerian Black Steatite & White Faience Bead Strands

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Sumerian Black Steatite & White Faience Bead Strands

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $250

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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, Mesopotamia / Egypt, New Kingdom to Roman Period, ca. 1550 BCE to 300 CE. An assemblage of numerous petite cylindrical steatite beads, accompanied by white faience beads, presented in alternating tones of light and dark grey. The beads show age-consistent surface wear and variation, reflecting long-term use and burial. Strung in modern times on monofilament wire, the strands are stable and easily adaptable for jewelers wishing to restrand them into wearable designs. Size of strands doubled: 20" L (50.8 cm); beads: 0.1" W (0.3 cm)

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 # 200491

  • Condition: Pitting and chips to beads as expected with age. Strung in modern times on monofilament wires to keep together, but not wearable.

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