A fragment from a very old Solomons grave ornament, barava, fashioned from fossilized shell.
A fragment from a very old Solomons grave ornament, barava, fashioned from fossilized shell.
A fragment from a very old Solomons grave ornament, barava, fashioned from fossilized shell.
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.
A fine pair of ancient Central Asian fossilised shell beads
A fine pair of ancient Central Asian fossilised shell beads
A fine pair of ancient Central Asian fossilised shell beads
Carved bone figurine of a mother goddess. Taxila
Carved bone figurine of a mother goddess. Taxila
Carved bone figurine of a mother goddess.
Gandharan bone bead in the form of a Stupa with Buddha's and Bodhisattva's
Gandharan bone bead in the form of a Stupa with Buddha's and Bodhisattva's
A Gandharan bone pendant bead, the top register depicting four seated Buddha's, the centre with four Bodhisattva's, above four lotus flowers on the base.
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.
Nepalese carved yak bone phurba terminating with triple headed, seated figure
Nepalese carved yak bone phurba terminating with triple headed, seated figure
Nepalese carved yak bone phurba terminating with triple headed, seated figure
North Indian ivory bangle bracelet
North Indian ivory bangle bracelet
North Indian ivory bangle bracelet with two silver elephant terminals
A Tibetan bone trumpet
A Tibetan bone trumpet
A Tibetan bone trumpet "Kanglin"
Bactrian group of three fossilised shell and one rose quartz beads
Bactrian group of three fossilised shell and one rose quartz beads
Bactrian group of three fossilised shell and one rose quartz beads
Gandharan ivory lidded kohl container with bronze applicator
Gandharan ivory lidded kohl container with bronze applicator
Gandharan ivory lidded kohl container with bronze applicator. The sides of the vessel with ribbed designs.
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.
Bactrian fossilised shell bead in camel or bull form
Bactrian fossilised shell bead in camel or bull form
Bactrian fossilised shell bead in camel or bull form
A fragment from a very old Solomons grave ornament, barava, fashioned from fossilized shell.
A fragment from a very old Solomons grave ornament, barava, fashioned from fossilized shell.
A fragment from a very old Solomons grave ornament, barava, fashioned from fossilized shell.
An Eskimo Inuit fossil walrus ivory carving depicting a tree frog on a branch.
An Eskimo Inuit fossil walrus ivory carving depicting a tree frog on a branch.
An Eskimo Inuit fossil walrus ivory carving depicting a tree frog on a branch.
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
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.
Two early Islamic ivory game pieces.
Two early Islamic ivory game pieces.
Two early Islamic ivory game pieces.
Gandharan carved bone bottle depicting a noblewoman flanked by attendants
Gandharan carved bone bottle depicting a noblewoman flanked by attendants
Gandharan carved bone bottle, the top depicting a reclining noblewoman flanked by attendants above figures surrounded by vegetation.
Islamic bone hairpin
Islamic bone hairpin
Islamic bone hairpin, with linear motif.
A pre-ban ivory graduated bead necklace.
A pre-ban ivory graduated bead necklace.
A pre-ban ivory graduated bead necklace.
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.
Kushan bone figurine of a female dancer
Kushan bone figurine of a female dancer
An exquisite Kushan bone figurine of a female dancer, portrayed holding a sistrum and tambourine.
Islamic bone gaming piece with incised linear bands
Islamic bone gaming piece with incised linear bands
Islamic bone gaming piece with incised linear bands