![Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Carved Plaque of a Seated Humanoid Idol: This artifact is an ancient Near Eastern plaque, meticulously carved from steatite. It depicts a humanoid figure seated with both hands placed aside, showcasing intricate details and a characteristic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180498258_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
Ancient Egyptian Art
![Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Carved Plaque of a Seated Humanoid Idol: This artifact is an ancient Near Eastern plaque, meticulously carved from steatite. It depicts a humanoid figure seated with both hands placed aside, showcasing intricate details and a characteristic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180498258_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Gandhara Statue Fragment of a Hand Holding a Spherical Object: This carved stone fragment represents a Buddha hand from the Gandhara region, holding a spherical object. The artifact exemplifies the Greco-Buddhist art style, merging Greek and Buddhist artistic tra](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180498254_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Early Islamic Khorasan Bronze Inkwell, 10th-12th Century: This finely crafted bronze inkwell, dating from the Early Islamic period between the 10th and 12th centuries, originates from the Khorasan region. It showcases intricate geometric and floral motifs ch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180458203_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Islamic Dragged Trails Ghaznavid Mosaic Glass Bottle, 10th-13th CE: Ancient Islamic Dragged Trails Ghaznavid Mosaic Glass Bottle, 10th-13th CE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180445471_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Indus Valley Civilization Terracotta Loop Handle Stamp Seal: Ancient Indus Valley Civilization Terracotta Loop Handle Stamp Seal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444573_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Byzantine Hair Pin with Dog Figurine on Top: Ancient Byzantine Hair Pin with Dog Figurine on Top](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444571_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Horse Figurine Sculpture, 6th-4th Century BCE: Ancient Luristan Bronze Horse Figurine Sculpture, 6th-4th Century BCE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444566_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719071840)
![Ancient Byzantine Carved Cylinder Relief Fragment with Ibex Motif: Ancient Byzantine Carved Cylinder Relief Fragment with Ibex Motif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444525_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Byzantine Carved Cylinder Relief Fragment with Ibex Motif: Ancient Byzantine Carved Cylinder Relief Fragment with Ibex Motif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444523_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Serpentine Carved Bull Relief Plaque, Central Asian or Persian Influence: Ancient Serpentine Carved Bull Relief Plaque, Central Asian or Persian Influence](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444502_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Near Eastern Steatite Stone Weight in the Shape of a Mouse, c. 3rd Millennium BC: This intriguing artifact is a Near Eastern steatite stone weight, dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, carved in the shape of a mouse. Measuring [specific dimensions if known], this piece exemplifies](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444497_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Antique Medieval Period Safavid Empire Persian Islamic Cockerel Figurine Sculpture: Antique Medieval Period Safavid Empire Persian Islamic Cockerel Figurine Sculpture](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444469_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718996063)
![Antique Carved Whale Ivory or Whalebone Bodkin, Mid-19th Century: This intricately carved bodkin, made from whale ivory or whalebone, features a slender form with a delicately designed top. Bodkins were commonly used in historical contexts for threading ribbons thro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514698_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Egyptian Bronze Pendant - Seated Harpokrates: Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A cast leaded-bronze pendant depicting Harpokrates (also Horus the child), god of silence and secrets. The figure presents nude whi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180357581_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718746494)
![Ancient Sasanian Bone Carved Spindle Whorl, ca 224-651 AD: Ancient Sasanian Bone Carved Spindle Whorl, ca 224-651 AD](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180516753_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Carved Bone Razor Handle, Umayyad Caliphate Period, 10th Century AD: This artifact is a finely carved bone razor handle from the Umayyad Caliphate period, dating back to the 10th century AD. The handle features intricate carvings, depicting a stylized animal motif, sho](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180630200_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719159022)
![Ancient Egyptian Coptic Era Bone Carved Owl Anthropomorphic Idol: Ancient Egyptian Coptic Era Bone Carved Owl Anthropomorphic Idol](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180601811_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719032740)
![Ancient Scythian Swastika-shaped Belt Buckle, 2nd-3rd century AD: Ancient Scythian Swastika-shaped Belt Buckle, 2nd-3rd century AD](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180514721_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Persian Bone Carved Amulet with Incised Recumbent Lion, 9th-10th Century: This intricately carved bone amulet hails from Persia and features a detailed incised depiction of a recumbent lion surrounded by floral motifs. The craftsmanship suggests an origin from the Nishapur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180498247_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Parthian Period Figure of Carved Bone Recumbent Sphinx: Ancient Parthian Period Figure of Carved Bone Recumbent Sphinx](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180498245_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Nishapur Silk Route Bone Container With Dot And Linear Marking, 10th-12th Century: Ancient Nishapur Silk Route Bone Container With Dot And Linear Marking, 10th-12th Century](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444480_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Egyptian Bone Carved Idol Figure with Linear Carving: Ancient Egyptian Bone Carved Idol Figure with Linear Carving](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180601812_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719032719)
![Ancient South Arabian Bone Idol Figure (3rd Century BCE - 1st Century CE): Retail Price: $600 Auction Start: $45 (FreeFall No Reserved) Presenting an exquisite ancient South Arabian bone idol figure, dating from approximately the 3rd century BCE to the 1st century CE. This r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180458185_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Sasanian Bone Carved Spindle Whorl, ca 224-651 AD: Ancient Sasanian Bone Carved Spindle Whorl, ca 224-651 AD](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180516789_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
News about Ancient Egyptian Art
![Ancient Egyptian sculpted pharaoh’s toe brought $38K at Thomaston Place](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/162980592_1_x.webp)
Ancient Egyptian sculpted pharaoh’s toe brought $38K at Thomaston Place
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![Ancient Egyptian shabti leads five-day antiquities sale at Timeline Dec. 5-9](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/164459601_1_x.webp)
Ancient Egyptian shabti leads five-day antiquities sale at Timeline Dec. 5-9
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![Ancient Egyptian faience hippo is hungry for bidder attention at Hindman, May 25](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-16-at-3.43.19-PM.png)
Ancient Egyptian faience hippo is hungry for bidder attention at Hindman, May 25
CHICAGO – Hindman’s Antiquities & Ancient Art auction on Thursday, May 25 will feature more than 240 objects from the ancient Mediterranean world. From an Egyptian faience hippopotamus to a large Cycladic marble head, this auction features a selection of ancient works that will appeal to a wide range of collectors. Absentee and Internet live bidding […]
![Mummy-making ideas: Ancient Egyptian workshop offers insight](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-03-at-3.46.52-PM-1.png)
Mummy-making ideas: Ancient Egyptian workshop offers insight
NEW YORK (AP) – For thousands of years, ancient Egyptians mummified their dead in the search for eternal life. Now, researchers have used chemistry and an unusual collection of jars to figure out how they did it.