Ancient Middle Cypriot I Terracotta Bird Figurine Sculpture (1900-1800 BCE)

This exquisite ancient terracotta sculpture from the Middle Cypriot I era, dating back to approximately 1900-1800 BCE, is a remarkable piece of artistry. Measuring 9x3x2cm (approximately 3.5x1.2x0.8 i

Ancient Near East, Syria, Syro-Hittite, 2750 BCE to 1900 BCE. A wondrous Syro-Hittite pillar figurine with mysterious eyes and an almost bird-like presence, yet the monolithic body and necklace are di

2200 1800 BC Ancient Indus Valley Harappan Terracotta Fertility Figurine with Child The Indus civilization is also known as the Harappan Civilization, after its type site, Harappa, the first of its si

Ancient Near East, Syria, Syro-Hittite, 2750 BCE to 1900 BCE. A superb Syro-Hittite pillar figurine with characteristically mysterious eyes and an almost bird-like presence. At the same time, this swe

Ancient Near East, Syria, Syro-Hittite, 2750 BCE to 1900 BCE. An extremely fine Syro-Hittite pillar figurine with mysterious eyes and an almost bird-like presence, yet the monolithic body with hands c

Ancient Near East, Syria, Syro-Hittite, 2750 BCE to 1900 BCE. An expressive Syro-Hittite pillar figurine with abstract human features and form. Pillar figurines are a form of statuary made in tribute

Category: Figurines and Statuettes This steatite figurine of a feline from the Middle Assyrian period embodies the grace and deadly prowess of the wild animals revered in Mesopotamian culture. Such fi

Large Egyptian style heart scarab, ex-museum, Possibly ancient (c. 664-332 BCE), terracotta clay, the head and wing case sharply defined, the underside inscribed with fourteen rows of cuneiform text,

Emanating from the cradle of civilization, this terracotta spindle whorl with a rosette pattern is indicative of early textile creation. Such whorls were central to spinning yarn, with the design serv

Terrakotta-Vogel, "kronkronbua" Koma-Bulsa, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Terrakotta. H 9,5 cm. L 20,5 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1986). Thermolumineszenz-Altersbestimmung: 400 Jahr

Ancient Southeastern Mediterranean, Proto-Hittite, ca. 1800 to 1500 BCE. This bronze sculptural ensemble representing a pair of oxen drawing a cart was created by the predecessors of the Hittites, mak

Central Asia, Indus Valley, Harappan / Mohenjo-Daro civilization, ca. 2300 to 1900 BCE. An incredible, large example of a terracotta bowl painted with black outlined motifs of striding lions around it

Category: Ancient Tools and Decorative Items Originating from the Near Eastern region, this stone carved weight dates back to circa 2300-1800 BCE. It exemplifies the practical tools of the era, used i

Category: Ornaments and Dress Accessories This steatite idol represents a striking example of Near Eastern art from circa 1800-1500 BCE. Featuring a human figure with distinctive, exaggerated features

Category: Figurines and Statuettes This steatite figurine from the Neo-Sumerian Period depicts a feline, a motif often associated with goddesses of fertility and protection. It exemplifies the era's i

This exquisite carved heraldic bird figure amulet, made from fine chlorite schist, dates back to the Sumerian period (c. 2900-2334 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and symbolic artistr

Ancient Hellenistic Apulian Southern Italian ceramic terracotta askos, circa 350-330 B.C.E., the redware vessel hand-painted in glossy black with a seated female figure adorned in robes and jewelry ho

This recumbent lion figurine, carved from chlorite schist, hails from the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia, circa 2900?2350 BCE. The figurine represents the strength and majesty attributed to lion

Ancient Near East, Old Babylon, reign of King Sin-Iddinam of Larsa, ca. 1849 to 1843 BCE. A gorgeous terracotta barrel cylinder of a biconical form with a planar base and a small perforation. The cyli

Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Iron Age II, ca. 800 to 500 BCE. A large hand-built terracotta offering vessel with two main components. First is an openwork conical pedestal with a slight concave base

Terracotta with painting. China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220), TL-tested ageThis large sculpture, exceptionally unusual in its form and thus particularly rare is displaying a very erect, standing phoeni

Ancient Greece, ca. 540 BCE. Published on the front cover of Charles Ede Ltd Antiquities Catalogue 168 (a copy of which is included with this piece) with the following descriptions,"Greek circular ant

Monumental Chinese carved salmon red branch coral figurine. Carving features numerous large branches depicting Quan Yin (Kwan Yin, Guan Yin), a cheerful child, meticulously carved fruits, and birds in

Ancient Italy, Etruscan, ca. 625 to 600 BCE. An exceedingly rare, large trefoil oinochoe vessel presenting a striking silhouette with its exaggeratedly wide body, a long neck also of generous girth, a