Rare carved rock crystal reliquary found inside a Stupa in the Swat Valley (Pakistan). Few beads in side (1 gold) and a small gold ring. Kushan period, 2nd-3rd century AD. In excellent condition. H:3.5cm Diameter:4cm.
Large silver comb with decorative geometrical motifs from Bactriana. 1st Millennium BC. In excellent condition, 2 teeth missing and the one bent now repaired. H:24cm
Carved schist model of a stupa with floral decorative motifs. Swat Valley (Pakistan), Gandhara Art of 2nd-3rd century AD. In excellent condition with some very minor damage on the top. H:31 cm.
Silver finial with an encircled stylized horse and other geometrical decorative motifs. Ancient Bactriana, 1st. Millennium BC. In excellent condition. H:21 cm.
Ready to wear! Necklace strand composed of various ancient beads, Near East, ca. 1st millenium B.C. Rock crystal with carnelian and lapis lazuli. Strung with modern, silver-tone clasp. 18"L.
Superb! Ancient Gold Mask from Afghanistan, Greco-Buddhist/Gandharan culture, ca. 100 A.D. (during the time of overlapping Greek, Buddhist and Islamic civilizations in the area). Fantastic example in sold gold, repesenting Bacchus, the Graeco-Roman god of wine/drink. Custom museum mount. Mask itself measures 9-1/2"D, choice condition.
