Lot 89, Auction 4/12/2026: Sumerian Black Steatite & White Faience Bead Strands

$455.00

In stock

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)

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

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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