Collection of Phoenician Glass Beads cyproarchaic encircled by sketchy concentric bands

encircled by sketchy concentric bands

buried with the deceased to accompany them into the afterlife

embodying the metallurgical mastery and sophisticated artistry of early Southeast Asian societies

This antler pick stands as a testament to their ingenuity and resilience—an authentic link to Denmark’s Mesolithic past

& Paul Wedendal Jr

Collection of Phoenician Glass Beads cyproarchaic encircled by sketchy concentric bandsEastern Mediterranean, c. 600200 BC An exquisite set of four ancient Phoenician glass beads, each a miniature masterpiece reflecting the artistry, symbolism, and far reaching trade networks of the ancient Mediterranean world. The smallest bead features a delicate light blue surface adorned with applied red on white eye motifs, an ancient design believed to ward off evil. Another, a sleek black cylindrical bead, is enhanced with graceful light blue and