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Bactrian Chlorite Decorated Chalice, 2500-2200 B.C.

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Large Bronze Duck Weight, Old Babylonian, c. 2nd: Large Bronze Duck Weight, Old Babylonian, c. 2nd Millennium B.C.Sleeping duck with fine feather details and long curving neck, its head resting on its back.Size:6 cm L - 2 3/8 inches Material:Bronze,

0121: Large Bronze Duck Weight, Old Babylonian, c. 2ndEst. $1,700-$2,200Lot Passed

Amlash Bronze Figure Pendant, c. Late 2nd Millennium: Amlash Bronze Figure Pendant, c. Late 2nd Millennium B.C.Standing female figure, wearing long dress, her hair tied up, holding a pitcher on her left shoulder and a flower in her right hand. Loop at

0122: Amlash Bronze Figure Pendant, c. Late 2nd MillenniumEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed

Babylonian Erotic Plaque, c. 1800 B.C.: Babylonian Erotic Plaque, c. 1800 B.C.This baked clay plaque appears to show a man and woman in a loving embrace, while the woman bends over to drink beer through a straw. Ancient documents of this

0123: Babylonian Erotic Plaque, c. 1800 B.C.Est. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

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0124: Sumerian Limestone Figure of a Lady Worshipper Seal, c.Est. $3,000-$4,000

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Luristan Bronze Jug with Stags, c. 900 B.C.: Luristan Bronze Jug with Stags, c. 900 B.C.Ovoid body with separately riveted round base, the handle in the shape of a rearing stag, the spout in the shape of a horned stag. Size:15 cm H - 5 15/16

0125: Luristan Bronze Jug with Stags, c. 900 B.C.Est. $3,000-$5,000

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South Arabian Alabaster Head of a Man, c. 2nd-1st: South Arabian Alabaster Head of a Man, c. 2nd-1st Century B.C.Almond shaped eyes, short hair, recessed eyebrows, beard marked by drilled dots.Size:7.6 cm H - 3 inches Material:Alabaster Culture:South

0126: South Arabian Alabaster Head of a Man, c. 2nd-1stEst. $1,200-$2,000Lot Passed

Bactrian Chlorite Decorated Chalice, 2500-2200 B.C.: Bactrian Chlorite Decorated Chalice, 2500-2200 B.C.On a stemmed foot, decorated in high relief with two deities, each holding one lion by its tail on each side, separated by two scorpions.Size:11.9

0127: Bactrian Chlorite Decorated Chalice, 2500-2200 B.C.Est. $3,800-$5,000Lot Passed

Large European Bronze Age Ceremonial Axe, c. 1500 B.C.: Large European Bronze Age Ceremonial Axe, c. 1500 B.C.Of slender form, the long blade with raised central rib and ridged outer border, terminating in a leaf-shaped tip.Size:27.8 cm. L. - 11 inches

0128: Large European Bronze Age Ceremonial Axe, c. 1500 B.C.Est. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

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Phoenician Steatite Seal with Sphinx, c. 6th-5th: Phoenician Steatite Seal with Sphinx, c. 6th-5th Century B.C.Dome back, the face engraved with a winged bull with a ladyÍs head, olive branch in front and a Phoenician letter on top. Pierced for

0129: Phoenician Steatite Seal with Sphinx, c. 6th-5thEst. $400-$600

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Neo Babylonian Red Jasper Seal, c. 700-400 B.C.: Neo Babylonian Red Jasper Seal, c. 700-400 B.C.Engraved with a seated figure before an offering table with the cuneiform letter for ñgodî or ñkingî above.Size:1.5 cm L - 5/8 inches Material:Red

0130: Neo Babylonian Red Jasper Seal, c. 700-400 B.C.Est. $550-$700Lot Passed

Phoenician Yellow Steatite Seal with Ram, c. 600-500: Phoenician Yellow Steatite Seal with Ram, c. 600-500 B.C.Scaraboid shape with dome top and hole drilled for suspension, the base engraved with a prancing ram, head turned backwards, a crescent in the

0131: Phoenician Yellow Steatite Seal with Ram, c. 600-500Est. $450-$700Lot Passed

Sumerian Steatite Stamp Seal, Syria c. 3000-2500 B.C.: Sumerian Steatite Stamp Seal, Syria c. 3000-2500 B.C.A semi-ovoid, pierced lengthways for suspension. Finely carved with two facing horned animals. Comes with description and dating by Professor

0132: Sumerian Steatite Stamp Seal, Syria c. 3000-2500 B.C.Est. $500-$700Lot Passed

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Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Lotus Flowers and Buds,: Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Lotus Flowers and Buds, c. 1700 B.C.Nicely carved, the base finely engraved with papyrus and lotus flowers and buds.Size:2.2 cm L - 7/8 inches Material:Steatite

0133: Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Lotus Flowers and Buds,Est. $380-$600

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Eastern Greek Early Glass Scarab, c. 3rd Century B.C.: Eastern Greek Early Glass Scarab, c. 3rd Century B.C.Rare early glass scarab, the base engraved with two rearing stags, their heads turned backwards with a mound in the middle, the lower register

0134: Eastern Greek Early Glass Scarab, c. 3rd Century B.C.Est. $450-$700

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Greek Cornelian Seal with Stag and Bird, Greek Islands,: Greek Cornelian Seal with Stag and Bird, Greek Islands, c. 800-600 B.C.Engraved with a walking stag with long horns with a bird standing on his backSize:1.3 cm L - 9/16 inch Material:Cornelian

0135: Greek Cornelian Seal with Stag and Bird, Greek Islands,Est. $700-$1,000Lot Passed

Rock Crystal Cylinder Seal, South East Persia, c. 2300: Rock Crystal Cylinder Seal, South East Persia, c. 2300 - 2100 B.C.The design shows a standing hero holding off in each hand a rampant lion. A palm tree forms a terminal. Comes with description and

0136: Rock Crystal Cylinder Seal, South East Persia, c. 2300Est. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Akkadian Marble Cylinder Seal, Hero Contest, c.: Akkadian Marble Cylinder Seal, Hero Contest, c. 2400-2200 B.C.Engraved with contest scene of a hero wearing a horned helmet and short kilt fighting a rearing lion protecting a stag seated behind him,

0137: Akkadian Marble Cylinder Seal, Hero Contest, c.Est. $1,500-$1,800Lot Passed

Old Babylonian Hematite Cylinder Seal, Presentation: Old Babylonian Hematite Cylinder Seal, Presentation Scene, c. 2000-1800 B.C.Hard hematite engraved with a deity sitting on chair, holding a cup, a seated monkey in front, and two standing figure,

0138: Old Babylonian Hematite Cylinder Seal, PresentationEst. $1,600-$2,200Lot Passed

Early Sumerian Steatite Cylinder Seal, Jemdet Nasr: Early Sumerian Steatite Cylinder Seal, Jemdet Nasr Period, c. 3000 B.C.Linear design showing a standing animal, an eye and linear patterns. Comes with description and dating by Professor W.G.

0139: Early Sumerian Steatite Cylinder Seal, Jemdet NasrEst. $600-$1,100Lot Passed

Old Babylonian Limestone Cylinder Seal, c. 1950- 1700: Old Babylonian Limestone Cylinder Seal, c. 1950- 1700 B.C.Presentation scene with a god wearing a hat with deep brim and long robe, seated on a padded stool. He is raising one hand with a cup. Before

0140: Old Babylonian Limestone Cylinder Seal, c. 1950- 1700Est. $1,000-$1,400Lot Passed

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Old Babylonian Cuneiform Clay Tablet, Mesopotamia, c.: Old Babylonian Cuneiform Clay Tablet, Mesopotamia, c. 1900 - 1600 B.C.Administrative document with cuneiform inscription on both sides, concerning ñshekelsî of wool and ñminasî of oil

0141: Old Babylonian Cuneiform Clay Tablet, Mesopotamia, c.Est. $2,000-$3,500

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Sumerian Terracotta Cuneiform Tablet, Third Dynasty of: Sumerian Terracotta Cuneiform Tablet, Third Dynasty of Ur, c. 2080-2030 B.C. The Tablet records two amount of barley taken to the central granary storage. The tablet is dated by month but not year. 1

0142: Sumerian Terracotta Cuneiform Tablet, Third Dynasty ofEst. $1,000-$1,600Lot Passed

Scythian Bronze Ornamental Attachment with Bird, c.: Scythian Bronze Ornamental Attachment with Bird, c. 6th-5th Century B.C.Cast in the shape of a bird with curved and deeply recessed wing as a body. Loop at the back.Size:4.6cm L. 1 13/16 inches

0143: Scythian Bronze Ornamental Attachment with Bird, c.Est. $600-$900Lot Passed

Ordos Bronze Plaque with Lion & Bull, c. 5th Century: Ordos Bronze Plaque with Lion & Bull, c. 5th Century B.C.Open work, showing a lion attacking a bull with curving horns.Size:5.6 cm L - 2 1/4 inches Material:Bronze Culture:Ordos, c. 5th Century

0144: Ordos Bronze Plaque with Lion & Bull, c. 5th CenturyEst. $500-$1,000Lot Passed

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