Persia, Hellenistic period, 2nd-1st century BC. The ivory beads skillfully carved in round shapes, ranging from thin disks to globular forms, and neatly incised with various geometric patterns, some pieces are finely stained in red or black. Provenance: Ex-collection of the imperial family of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, last Shah of Iran (a letter of provenance signed by Dr. Zelnik will be handed out to the winning bidder upon request). Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum, acquired from the above. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Condition: Very good condition with expected minor traces of age and wear. Weight: 76.3 g (total) Dimensions: Diameter 0.6 cm (the smallest), Size 1.3 x 1.8 cm (the largest)