Ancient Suns

Very large, very rare, ancient agate tabular bead. The age dates, most likely, to the Bactrian Era, if not older. This magnificent stone is in exceptional condition.

45mm x 30mm

3 Ancient lapis tabular beads from the Indus Valley cultures. These beads are drilled with 3 holes and were used for bracelets or belts.

2000+ years old

Bead sizes: 17mm x 13mm x 5mm

16mm x 10mm x 5mm

12mm x 10mm x 5mm

Banded Agate Pendant Bead. Central Asia. 800+ years old.

The bead has some surface wear, but is in very robust condition.

24mm x 19mm

Very Fine Bactrian Era Banded Agate Wing Bead.

32mm x 13mm

Dramatically banded agate Pendant Bead with concentric eyes. 800+ years old. Central Asia

Excellent condition

23mm x 22mm

Beautiful ancient banded agate pendant bead. 800+ years old. Central Asia.

The pendant has an small old ding, as may be seen in the photos.

28mm x 20mm

Beautiful banded agate pendant bead. 800+ years old. Central Asia.

Excellent condition

32mm x 25mm

Ancient Bactrian Era greenstone pendant bead with eye decoration. This is an unique and excellent piece.

32mm x 29mm

Ancient agate tabular bead from Asia Minor. 2000-3000 years old.

35mm x 25mm x 12mm thick

Rare ancient agate tabular bead from Asia Minor. Very rare colors and patterning.

2000-3000 years old.

27mm x 27mm x 10mm thick.

Rare and beautiful tabular bead from Asia Minor. The color variations in this bead make it possibly the rarest known bead of its type.

3000+ years old

30mm x 25mm

Stunning and rare colored ancient tabular bead from Asia Minor. The colors of this bead is extremely rare.

3000+ years old.

25mm x 20mm

Large ancient tabular bead from Asia Minor.  This bead has stunning banding.

Beautiful rare ancient tabular bead from Asia Minor

Rare color and marbling

2000-3000 years old

Beautifully banded ancient agate wedge shaped bead

22mm x 16mm x6mm thick

Extremely rare, large Syrian Faience tabular bead. Stunning color.

2000+ years old

46mm x 25mm x12mm thick

A trio of stunning ancient flat stone agate beads from Asia Minor.

2000-3000 years old. Please request more photos if necessary

left most bead-38mm x 33mm x 12mm thick

triangular bead-33mm x 8mm thick

bottom bead- 30mm x 28mm x 12mm thick

Ancient agate tabular bead from Asia Minor, with stunning color and banding

2000-3000 years old

28mm x21mm x12mm thick

Ancient agate tabular bead from Asia Minor

2000-3000 years old

25mm x 22mm x 7mm

Ancient agate flat stone tabular bead from Asia Minor.

2000-3000 years old

35mm x 30mm x 16mm thick

Ancient agate flat stone tabular bead from Asia Minor.

2000-3000 years old

26mm x20mm x 10mm

Ancient agate tabular bead from Asia Minor.

2000-3000 years old

22mm x 16mm x 7mm thick

Ancient Sumerian tabular agate bead. These types of beads are famous for the refined bead crafting skill that went into making them, and for their beautiful creamy patina.

4000+ years old

15mm x 11mm x 4mm thick

Ancient Sumerian Tabular Agate Bead.

4000+ years old

19mm x 11mm x 5mm

Ancient Sumerian Tabular Agate Bead. The patina on this bead attests to its thousands of years of age and wear.

4000+ years old

10mm x 10mm x 2mm thick

Ancient Sumerian tabular agate bead, with rich creamy color and patina.

4000+ years old

10mm x 8mm x 4mm

Ancient Sumerian Tabular Agate Bead, with dramatic banding and fabulous patina.

4000+ years old

9mm x 8mm x 3mm

Ancient Sumerian Tabular Agate Bead.

4000+ years old

8mm x 7mm x 3mm

Ancient Sumerian Tabular Agate Bead. Stunning banding and patina.

4000+ years old

11mm x 8mm x 3mm

Ancient agate wing bead from Mesopotamian regions.

3000-4000 years old

34mm x 6.5mm

Extremely Rare Ancient Mesopotamian Agate Wing Bead.

4000+ years old

37.5mm  x 6.5mm

Ancient Mesopotamian/Sumerian Agate Wing Bead. This bead is museum quality, and in very rare condition. Most all beads of this type, with the extremely high arches, have been broken and capped. The bead still has some dirt in the holes from excavation.

4000+ years old

32mm length x 22mm wide x 7mm