TimedAuction Ancient Relics Unearthed Serie31

A Gandharan Stone Plaque with Figural Head, 3rd-4th Century CE, 20LN

A Sumerian Stone Group Figure, 3rd Millennium BCE, 17LN

An Islamic Ceramic Bird Effigy, Seljuk Period, 12th-13th Century CE, 19LN

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Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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TimedAuction Ancient Relics Unearthed Serie31

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ThousandPlanet's Timed Ancient Relics Unearthed Series, a rare chance to acquire authentic bronze artifacts and treasures from past civilizations. This curated selection shines a spotlight on finely crafted relics of the ancient cultures, each piece a testament to the skilled artisans who shaped their histories. This collection offers more than just historical objects, it presents timeless symbols of human achievement, stories waiting to be retold. Begin your journey into the past and bid now to bring home a piece of history that will endure for generations.

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A Near Eastern Stone Double Zoomorphic Effigy, 2nd-1st Millennium BCE, 9LE: Carved from a mottled grey stone with surface encrustations, the compact sculpture depicts two conjoined zoomorphic forms seated back-to-back. Each figure is rendered with a rounded body, simple limb

0001: A Near Eastern Stone Double Zoomorphic Effigy, 2nd-1st Millennium BCE, 9LEEst. $70-$140Lot Passed

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An Early Christian Stone Carved Figural Cross Plaque, 5th-7th Century CE, 92LB: Carved from a fine-grained brown stone, the object is shaped as a cross with squared terminals and a slightly tapering lower section. The front bears a shallowly incised depiction of a standing

0002: An Early Christian Stone Carved Figural Cross Plaque, 5th-7th Century CE, 92LBEst. $70-$140

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A Mediterranean Stone Maskette, 12th-17th Century, 94LC: Carved from a mottled orange-brown stone with lighter quartz inclusions, the maskette is shaped with an elongated oval contour tapering toward a narrow chin. The facial features are defined by

0003: A Mediterranean Stone Maskette, 12th-17th Century, 94LCEst. $50-$100

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Ancient Sassanian Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Depicting a Noble Bust, c. 4th-6th Century CE, 1.7cm, 24BE: This finely engraved lapis lazuli intaglio, dating to the Sassanian Empire (c. 224-651 CE), embodies the refined elegance and royal symbolism characteristic of Persia's last great pre-Islamic

0004: Ancient Sassanian Lapis Lazuli Intaglio Depicting a Noble Bust, c. 4th-6th Century CE, 1.7cm, 24BEEst. $40-$80

A Near Eastern Carnelian Lion Amulet, 1st Millennium BCE, 82LG: Carved from translucent orange carnelian with natural internal banding, the figure is modeled in the round as a recumbent animal with a compact body and a slightly raised head. The facial features

0005: A Near Eastern Carnelian Lion Amulet, 1st Millennium BCE, 82LGEst. $40-$80Lot Passed

A Near Eastern Carnelian Bird Amulet, 1st Millennium BCE, 79LG: Carved from orange-red carnelian with natural internal color zoning, the amulet depicts a stylized bird with a compact body and rounded head. The wings are indicated through shallow linear carving

0006: A Near Eastern Carnelian Bird Amulet, 1st Millennium BCE, 79LGEst. $40-$80Lot Passed

An African Bronze Zoomorphic Figure, 19th-Early 20th Century, 12LN: Cast in bronze using the lost-wax technique, the figure depicts a standing animal with short legs, a rounded body, and an elongated head with alert ears and incised facial detailing. The surface is

0007: An African Bronze Zoomorphic Figure, 19th-Early 20th Century, 12LNEst. $150-$300Lot Passed

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A Near Eastern Stone Anthropomorphic Figurine, 4th-3rd Millennium BCE, 6LD: Carved from a brown stone with mottled surface coloration, the figurine is modeled with a broad rounded head, large circular recessed eyes with central drilling, and a small incised mouth below. The

0008: A Near Eastern Stone Anthropomorphic Figurine, 4th-3rd Millennium BCE, 6LDEst. $50-$100

A Mediterranean Stone Maskette, 12th-17th Century, 2LD: Carved from a warm brown stone with subtle surface veining, the maskette is shaped with an asymmetrical ovoid contour that narrows toward a pointed chin. The facial features are rendered in low

0009: A Mediterranean Stone Maskette, 12th-17th Century, 2LDEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

A Mesopotamian Stone Cylinder Seal, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 3.5cm, 77BE: This authentic cylinder seal from ancient Mesopotamia dates to the 2nd to 1st millennium BCE, a time when the art of carving miniature narratives on stone reached remarkable levels of refinement.

0010: A Mesopotamian Stone Cylinder Seal, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 3.5cm, 77BEEst. $40-$80Lot Passed

A Mediterranean Stone Maskette, 12th-17th Century, 3LF: Carved from a dark grey to black stone with areas of surface abrasion revealing lighter inclusions, the maskette is modeled with an ovoid form. The facial features are defined in shallow relief,

0011: A Mediterranean Stone Maskette, 12th-17th Century, 3LFEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

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An Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Tortoise Effigy, Late Period, 664-332 BCE: Carved from mottled blue lapis lazuli with natural inclusions, the effigy depicts a tortoise with the limbs tucked beneath the body and the head extended forward. The domed carapace is defined by a

0011A: An Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Tortoise Effigy, Late Period, 664-332 BCEEst. $90-$180

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ISLAMIC CALIPHATES: Creed of Unity - Silver Dirham Coin, ca. 8th-10th Century, 18mm, 2.8g, 51EP: Compact yet ideologically immense, this silver dirham exemplifies the theological and political clarity of early Islamic coinage. The script-only design-layered with austere, linear Kufic

0012: ISLAMIC CALIPHATES: Creed of Unity - Silver Dirham Coin, ca. 8th-10th Century, 18mm, 2.8g, 51EPEst. $40-$80

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Ancient Medieval Coptic Egyptian Raised Dot Glass Chess Piece, c. 10th-12th Century CE, 3.2cm, 56ER: Carved from translucent glass with a faint honeyed tone, this domed chess piece dates to the Coptic Egyptian period of the Medieval era, circa 10th-12th century CE. The piece exhibits a carefully

0013: Ancient Medieval Coptic Egyptian Raised Dot Glass Chess Piece, c. 10th-12th Century CE, 3.2cm, 56EREst. $70-$140

An Early Christian Stone Carved Cross Plaque, 4th-7th Century CE, 32LB: Carved from a light brown fine-grained stone with natural veining, the object is shaped as a cross with squared terminals and a tapering lower section. The front bears a shallowly incised vertical

0014: An Early Christian Stone Carved Cross Plaque, 4th-7th Century CE, 32LBEst. $70-$140Lot Passed

A Syro-Anatolian Schist Zoomorphic Amulet, Iron Age, 1st Millennium BCE, 55LJ: Carved from dark grey schist, the amulet is shaped as an elongated reptilian creature with a rounded head, recessed circular eyes, and a short muzzle. The body tapers toward the tail and is covered

0015: A Syro-Anatolian Schist Zoomorphic Amulet, Iron Age, 1st Millennium BCE, 55LJEst. $70-$140Lot Passed

A Mediterranean Stone Maskette, 12th-17th Century, 25LC: Carved from a light beige stone with dispersed surface encrustation, the maskette is formed with a broad upper section surmounted by two rounded horn-like projections. A central perforation is set

0016: A Mediterranean Stone Maskette, 12th-17th Century, 25LCEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

A Near Eastern Stone Eye Idol, 4th-3rd Millennium BCE, 85LB: Carved from a brown stone with natural surface veining, the object has a tapering rectangular body surmounted by a narrow neck and a bifurcated upper section. The head bears a pair of recessed

0017: A Near Eastern Stone Eye Idol, 4th-3rd Millennium BCE, 85LBEst. $150-$300Lot Passed

A Near Eastern Stone Female Figurine, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 36LB: Carved from dark stone with areas of reddish surface coloration, the figure is modeled with a rounded head, small drilled eyes, and a short projecting nose. The upper body displays two prominent

0018: A Near Eastern Stone Female Figurine, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 36LBEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

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A Sasanian Engraved Steatite Amulet with Celestial Horse, c. 3rd-6th Century CE 9 x 6.5 cm, 74BF: This finely incised steatite amulet, measuring 9 x 6.5 cm, originates from the Sasanian Empire - the last great pre-Islamic Persian dynasty, renowned for its synthesis of royal symbolism and cosmic

0019: A Sasanian Engraved Steatite Amulet with Celestial Horse, c. 3rd-6th Century CE 9 x 6.5 cm, 74BFEst. $40-$80

A Taino Carved Stone Idol, Late Pre-Columbian Period, Circa 1000-1500 CE, 88LF: Carved from a mottled brown-green stone with areas of lighter surface inclusions, the figure is shown standing with legs indicated by a narrow central groove. The torso bears a set of incised lines

0020: A Taino Carved Stone Idol, Late Pre-Columbian Period, Circa 1000-1500 CE, 88LFEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

A Wooden Anthropomorphic Figurine, 19th-Early 20th Century, 42LF: Carved from medium-brown hardwood with a vertical grain, the figure is composed of a rounded head with minimally defined facial features, including two recessed circular eyes and a vertical groove

0021: A Wooden Anthropomorphic Figurine, 19th-Early 20th Century, 42LFEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

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A Syro-Levantine Stone Anthropomorphic Maskette, Iron Age, c. 10th-8th Century BCE, 74LN: Carved from brown stone with darker surface mottling, the object forms a rounded anthropomorphic head with deeply recessed eyes framed by concentric incised arcs, a prominent straight nose, and a

0022: A Syro-Levantine Stone Anthropomorphic Maskette, Iron Age, c. 10th-8th Century BCE, 74LNEst. $70-$140

A Syro-Anatolian Schist Bird Figure, Iron Age, 1st Millennium BCE, 53LK: Carved from dark grey schist, the figure depicts a large bird shown in a crouched posture with the legs positioned beneath the body and the wings raised slightly along the back. The head is rendered

0023: A Syro-Anatolian Schist Bird Figure, Iron Age, 1st Millennium BCE, 53LKEst. $150-$300Lot Passed

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