Left: One Near Eastern hard limestone amulet in the shape of a human mask, drilled and pierced for suspension, possibly a bead for a necklace.Right: One burnt carnelian bead in the form of a male head. Wheel cut details which suggest a late roman date, possibly representing a portrait having some affinity to the Constantinian emperors. The purpose for such an item is difficult to calculate exactly, it might have been part of a small composite statuette. Both are in good condition. Provenance: Previously in an old UK private collection since 1990s. Size: 14 - 12 mm (height).