This remarkably well-preserved set of ancient hollow high karat gold earrings (WJF413) came out of Afghanistan during the Russian occupation. In dented condition, they have been adapted for modern wear with gold studs. Measuring 1 1/8” across, and 1 ¾” from the bottom to the top of the original ear loop, the earrings are believed to date into the Pre-Islamic period sometime during the late first millennium BC to the middle first millennium AD. The ‘gems’ are garnet-colored glass beads. A fine ex ...click for details
This beautifully crafted, almost 1¼ pound bronze circlet (97.56HD) was found during the Russian occupation in the ancient oasis kingdom of Bactria located in the deserts of north Afghanistan and now known as BMAC (Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex). Heavily patinated and encrusted with copper salts, it is a spectacular example of the early bronze worker's art. Dating c.2500-1500BC, and almost certainly too heavy to have been worn as a bracelet, the ends are formed into 'dragon head ...click for details
The twelve assorted and individually priced antiquities in this group (97.57HD; 97.280HD; 100.11 and 12HD; 100.63HD; 100.68DHD; 100.167E and GHD; and 100.253M, AP, FH and HHHD) were all found in the Bronze Age kingdom of Bactria during the Russian occupation. Located in the northern deserts of Afghanistan, the relics in this interesting and rare group all date somewhere from the 3rd to 1st Millennium BC and include the following stone and bronze types: arrowheads, mace heads, spear points, jewel ...click for details
