Bidspirit auction | PAIR OF PHOENICIAN EYE BEADS

PAIR OF PHOENICIAN EYE BEADS WITH KNOB PROJECTIONS - Ca. 400 - 200 BC A pair of beads in turquoise glass, each with a central band of stratified eye motifs in blue, white and dark brown/black, further ornamented with yellow and white knob-like projections arranged in rows around the rim and base. Size: 16-20mm x 17-21mm; Weight: 16.3g. Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s; Reputedly from the Dr. Nolte collection, acquired in the early to mid 20th Century AD. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9204, Ancient Glass formerly in the G. Sangiorgi Collection, 3 June 1999, Lot 23.