A North Indian ivory inlaid lute, Tambura
A North Indian ivory inlaid lute, Tambura
A very fine Indian four stringed lute known as a Tambura. These instruments are played as an accompaniment to vocalists or the more known Tabla or Sitar.
A pre-ban ivory graduated bead necklace.
A pre-ban ivory graduated bead necklace.
A pre-ban ivory graduated bead necklace.
A Victorian silver baby rattle with mother of pearl handle
A Victorian silver baby rattle with mother of pearl handle
A Victorian silver baby rattle with mother of pearl handle.
Carved bone figurine of a mother goddess. Taxila
Carved bone figurine of a mother goddess. Taxila
Carved bone figurine of a mother goddess.
A Tibetan tantric human bone belt
A Tibetan tantric human bone belt
A Tibetan tantric human bone belt comprising five carved sections linked by round bone beads and skull beads.
A Chandraketugarh bone gaming dice.
A Chandraketugarh bone gaming dice.
A Chandraketugarh bone gaming dice.
Persian shell bracelet
Persian shell bracelet
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.
Gandharan bone amulet carved with monkey figures
Gandharan bone amulet carved with monkey figures
A Gandharan bone amulet carved with a series of monkey figures in high relief; small holes for suspension drilled at both ends.
A Rhinoceros horn, natural form with an ivory tip.
A Rhinoceros horn, natural form with an ivory tip.
A Rhinoceros horn, natural form with an ivory tip.
A Bactrian aragonite (fossilised shell) bead in the form of an animal
A Bactrian aragonite (fossilised shell) bead in the form of an animal
A Bactrian aragonite (fossilised shell) bead in the form of an animal
A group of 16 (sixteen) Neolithic period cowrie shells, used as currency.
A group of 16 (sixteen) Neolithic period cowrie shells, used as currency.
A group of 16 (sixteen) Neolithic period cowrie shells, used as currency.
A Dayak Mandau sword with a deer antler or horn hilt
A Dayak Mandau sword with a deer antler or horn hilt
A Dayak Mandau sword
An Upper Indus Valley bone pectoral ornament
An Upper Indus Valley bone pectoral ornament
An Upper Indus Valley pectoral ornament fashioned from a large, flattish section of animal bone, the upper surface of the slightly convex form filled with a striking, incised figural design featuring
A very old Lega hollow standing figure carved from hippopotamus ivory; beautiful honey patina
A very old Lega hollow standing figure carved from hippopotamus ivory; beautiful honey patina
A very old Lega hollow standing figure carved from hippopotamus ivory; beautiful honey patina.
A pre-ban ivory graduated bead necklace.
A pre-ban ivory graduated bead necklace.
A pre-ban ivory graduated bead necklace.
Persian shell bracelet
Persian shell bracelet
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
Indus Valley bone figurine in the form of a standing female
Indus Valley bone figurine in the form of a standing female
A bone figurine in the form of a standing female, portrayed with her arms together beneath her exposed breasts; her facial details are carved in low relief, while the details of her elaborate
Mamluk Islamic glass bezel set in modern 15 carat gold as a ring.
Mamluk Islamic glass bezel set in modern 15 carat gold as a ring.
Mamluk Islamic glass bezel set in modern 15 carat gold as a ring.
Islamic bone sword handle with incised decoration and remnant blade.
Islamic bone sword handle with incised decoration and remnant blade.
Islamic bone sword handle with incised decoration and remnant blade.
An early Islamic green- yellow glazed ceramic bowl.
An early Islamic green- yellow glazed ceramic bowl.
An early Islamic green- yellow glazed ceramic bowl.
An early Islamic clay seal amulet, depicting a lion within a border of triangle designs
An early Islamic clay seal amulet, depicting a lion within a border of triangle designs
An early Islamic clay seal amulet, depicting a lion within a border of triangle designs.
A group of 5 (five) early Islamic glass vessel stamps
A group of 5 (five) early Islamic glass vessel stamps
A group of 5 (five) early Islamic glass vessel stamps, two examples moulded in the form of a human face.
An early Islamic glass bead.
An early Islamic glass bead.
An early Islamic glass bead. Intact.
An Egyptian Islamic glass bead with trail decoration
An Egyptian Islamic glass bead with trail decoration
An Egyptian Islamic glass bead with trail decoration