An Ancient Near Eastern Jasper Amulet, Late Uruk Period, c. 3300-3100 BCE

Category: Ornaments and Dress Accessories This amulet carved from jasper, hailing from the Late Uruk period, is a testament to the early developments in Mesopotamian craft and symbolism. Such amulets

This steatite linear stamp, originating from the Uruk period of the Near East, around 3300 to 3100 BCE, features repetitive geometric patterns. Stamps like this were primarily used for marking goods a

This exquisite 1.5 x 1.2 cm zoomorphic amulet, sculpted from jasper, hails from the Roman Period, specifically around the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE. The craftsmanship reflects the Roman ap

Ancient Near East, Sumer, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3100 BCE; Mesopotamia, ca. 2200 to 1800 BCE. A fine set of 4 hand-carved stone stamp seals of cylindrical and hemispherical forms from across th

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3100 BCE. A lovely stamp seal of tubular form that is hand-carved from translucent, yellow-white stone. The cylindrical seal bears

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumerian, Late Uruk to Jemdet Nasr period, ca. 3300 to 2900 BCE. A lovely alabaster amulet, hand-carved in the form of a recumbent bull with legs folded beneath its hef

This bifacial steatite amulet from the Neo-Babylonian period displays carvings on both sides, which likely served both decorative and apotropaic functions. The craftsmanship reflects the period's adva

This carved steatite amulet from the Neo-Sumerian period is adorned with a cross motif, possibly indicating a cosmological or religious significance. Amulets like this were essential for personal prot

Category: Pendants and Figurines This Late Bronze Age feline figurine amulet, masterfully carved from lapis lazuli, reflects the significant spiritual and decorative uses of such artifacts in the anci

Ancient Near East, modern Syria, Tell Brak, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3000 BCE. An eye idol of monumental proportions, hand-carved from white limestone. The idol is defined by a flat base, a gentl

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Late Uruk to Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3100 to 2900 BCE. A splendid pyxis, skillfully hand-carved from marble to display a hemispherical body with a flared shoulder, a ro

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, late Uruk to Jemdet Nasr period, ca. 3100 to 2900 BCE. An impressive pair of hand-carved alabaster jars from ancient Mesopotamia, each presenting a hemispherical body w

Ancient Near East, Tel Brak, modern day Syria, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3000 BCE. Hand-carved using drills and string cutting from a creamy alabaster, this is one of the most famous artifacts fro

Ancient Near East, Tel Brak, modern day Syria, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3000 BCE. Hand-carved using drills and string cutting from a creamy alabaster, this is one of the most famous artifacts fro

**Originally Listed At $1000** Ancient Near East, Tell Brak, modern day Syria, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3000 BCE. Hand-made from ceramic, this is one of the most famous classes of artifact from e

**Originally Listed At $1000** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumerian, Late Uruk to Jemdet Nasr period, ca. 3300 to 2900 BCE. A finely carved alabaster cow statue in a recumbent position, the legs f

Ancient Near East, Tell Brak, modern day Syria, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3000 BCE. Hand-made from ceramic, this is one of the most famous classes of artifact from early Mesopotamia. It has a wide

Ancient Near East, Tell Brak, modern day Syria, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3000 BCE. Hand-made from ceramic, this is one of the most famous classes of artifact from early Mesopotamia. It has a wide

A group of 3 Egyptian faience items and a Near Eastern bronze amulet. Lot includes a pair of Egyptian faience amulets, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, one of Shu and the other of Pataikos as well as a la

A pair of stone amulets, one an Egyptian cartouche, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, with oval cartouche with feet and topped by plumes, (2.5 x 1.3 cm), the second a Near Eastern black steatite amulet wit

**Originally Listed At $450** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Late Uruk, ca. 3300 to 1800 BCE. A pair of hand-carved shell leopard amulets, with elongated, reclining bodies. Their surfaces are drilled

Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE; Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Persia, Parthian to Sassanian Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 600 CE. A collection of 5 ancient carnelia

(2) ancient Near Eastern stone carvings, c. 4th-2nd c. BCE, carved stone, including an Egyptian bust of a man on a stone pedestal (1.5"h total), and a Sumerian chlorite recumbent steer (2.25"l) Proven

Three faience shabtis, each mounted on a later wooden base, all late period (c. 1070-30 BCE). The lot includes a notebook with certificates of authenticity from a Cairo dealer, Mohamed M. El-Gabry.&nb