A shell bangle carved from a section of tridacna (clam) shell from the Persian Gulf, the exterior surface with a series of finely incised scenes including a winged horse; a cherub riding on a large

A shell bangle carved from a section of tridacna (clam) shell from the Persian Gulf, the exterior surface with a series of finely incised scenes including winged horses and a bird in flight.

A shell bangle carved from a section of tridacna (clam) shell from the Persian Gulf, the exterior surface with an incised motif of dotted circles which form an interlinking endless knot design.

A shell bangle carved from a section of tridacna (clam) shell from the Persian Gulf, the exterior surface with an incised motif of dotted circles which form an interlinking endless knot design.

Bactrian stone loom weight bead, the outer surface decorated with incised motif.

Bactrian stone loom weight bead, the outer surface decorated with incised motif.

Indus Valley steatite bead amulet with eagle and abstract flower design on reverse.

Indus Valley steatite bead amulet with bird and abstract flower design on reverse.

An ancient Indus Valley necklace comprising carnelian beads interspersed ancient 22 carat gold beads, finished with a modern 18 carat gold clasp.

Islamic carnelian with modern silver bead necklace.

Islamic circular blue and white glass bead with protective eyes.

Islamic wound black and white glass pendant bead with feathered trails.

Byzantine glass bead.

Islamic bone gaming piece.

Greater Persian jet beads necklace.

Six Chandraketugarh bone glass, clay and stone beads and loom weights.