TimedAuction Ancient Relics Unearthed Serie35

A Bactrian Composite Stone Idol, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 433g, 10AA

An Indian Schist Bull Effigy (Nandi), Early Medieval Period, 9th-12th Century CE, 1LM

A Byzantine Carved Stone Head, 10th-12th Century CE, 26ZC

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Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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TimedAuction Ancient Relics Unearthed Serie35

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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 Anthropomorphic Idol, 4th-3rd Millennium BCE, 39B: Carved from a light brown stone with natural veining, the figure is executed in a highly schematic manner, with a rounded head and truncated arms extending laterally from the upper body. The facial

0002: A Near Eastern Stone Anthropomorphic Idol, 4th-3rd Millennium BCE, 39BEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

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A Bactrian Stone Rectangular Bead, Bronze Age, Circa 2200-1800 BCE, 60LN: Carved from mottled grey-brown stone, the bead is of elongated rectangular form with slightly rounded edges. The sides are decorated with neatly arranged rows of drilled concentric circles, each

0003: A Bactrian Stone Rectangular Bead, Bronze Age, Circa 2200-1800 BCE, 60LNEst. $50-$300

A Late Antique Stone Carved Cross Relief, 4th-6th Century CE, 59LB: Carved from a reddish-brown stone with natural veining, the object is formed as a small rectangular plaque with a shallowly modelled cross in relief. The arms of the cross are broad and slightly

0004: A Late Antique Stone Carved Cross Relief, 4th-6th Century CE, 59LBEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

Ancient Mesopotamian Akkadian Steatite Cylinder Seal, c. 2300-2100 BCE, 4.2cm, 63EV: Carved from fine dark steatite, this ancient Akkadian cylinder seal dates to the late 3rd millennium BCE, a period when Mesopotamian artisans perfected the art of miniature relief engraving. Each

0005: Ancient Mesopotamian Akkadian Steatite Cylinder Seal, c. 2300-2100 BCE, 4.2cm, 63EVEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

A Near Eastern Stone Anthropomorphic Figurine, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 31LB: Carved from a dark brown stone with fine surface granularity, the object depicts a seated anthropomorphic figure with a rounded head and drilled circular eyes. A shallow incised line forms the mouth,

0006: A Near Eastern Stone Anthropomorphic Figurine, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 31LBEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

Ancient Egypto-Roman Mosaic Glass Bead - Concentric Eye Cane Sphere, 19J: Fashioned from multicolored mosaic glass, this spherical bead is composed of tightly arranged cane slices forming repeated concentric eye motifs in blue, ochre, and red against a dark matrix. The

0008: Ancient Egypto-Roman Mosaic Glass Bead - Concentric Eye Cane Sphere, 19JEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

A Sasanian Lapis Lazuli Relief Plaque, 3rd-7th Century CE, 8.7cm, 93LQ: Carved from lapis lazuli with brown archaeological surface accretions, the plaque is worked in shallow relief exhibiting the characteristic linear incision and patterned surface treatment associated

0010: A Sasanian Lapis Lazuli Relief Plaque, 3rd-7th Century CE, 8.7cm, 93LQEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

Ancient Near Eastern Relief Amulet Pendant Talisman, c. 2nd-5th Century CE, 3.8cm, 34BE: This finely crafted ancient amulet pendant, designed for wear as a personal talisman. The engraved surface bears a carefully incised design, clearly visible when pressed into clay, illustrating its

0013: Ancient Near Eastern Relief Amulet Pendant Talisman, c. 2nd-5th Century CE, 3.8cm, 34BEEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

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A Near Eastern Carnelian Bird Amulet, 1st Millennium BCE, 72LG: 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

0014: A Near Eastern Carnelian Bird Amulet, 1st Millennium BCE, 72LGEst. $50-$300

Ancient Akkadian Fossilized Stone Stamp Seal, c. 24th-22nd Century BCE, 3.6cm, 29ES: This finely carved fossilized stone stamp seal originates from the Akkadian period, a time when artistic and symbolic expression reached remarkable refinement in Mesopotamia. The composition features

0015: Ancient Akkadian Fossilized Stone Stamp Seal, c. 24th-22nd Century BCE, 3.6cm, 29ESEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

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Ancient Bactrian Feline Amulet in Alabaster Stone, c. 2200-1800 BCE, 5 cm, 27BF: This compact amulet, carved in the form of a crouching feline, originates from the ancient Bactrian region-modern northern Afghanistan and southern Central Asia-during the Bronze Age. Crafted from

0018: Ancient Bactrian Feline Amulet in Alabaster Stone, c. 2200-1800 BCE, 5 cm, 27BFEst. $50-$300

A Byzantine Stone Relief with Stylized Cross and Arched Nimbus, 10th-12th Century, 8C: Carved from a pale beige stone with grey veining, the relief presents a central vertical element flanked by short lateral projections, likely representing a schematic cross. An arched, recessed band

0019: A Byzantine Stone Relief with Stylized Cross and Arched Nimbus, 10th-12th Century, 8CEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

A Near Eastern Stone Anthropomorphic Idol, 100AB: Carved from a mottled dark brown stone with a smooth, worn surface, the idol is rendered in a compact frontal pose. The rounded head features two drilled eyes, a narrow incised groove for the nose,

0020: A Near Eastern Stone Anthropomorphic Idol, 100ABEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

An Egyptian Stone Scarab, New Kingdom to Late Period, Circa 1550-332 BCE, 29LA: Carved from a mottled brown stone with a smooth, rounded upper surface, the object is shaped as a scarab with the head, clypeus, and legs rendered in low relief along the perimeter. The elytra are

0021: An Egyptian Stone Scarab, New Kingdom to Late Period, Circa 1550-332 BCE, 29LAEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

A Sino-Mongolian Stone Zoomorphic Amulet, 2nd-1st Millennium BCE, 70LR: Carved from a pinkish-brown stone with a granular surface, the object is shaped as a compact, domed zoomorphic form with a broad rounded back and a slightly projecting snout. The eyes are rendered as

0022: A Sino-Mongolian Stone Zoomorphic Amulet, 2nd-1st Millennium BCE, 70LREst. $50-$300Lot Passed

A Mesopotamian Schist Feline Amulet, Early 1st Millennium BCE, 84LJ: Carved from mottled grey schist, the amulet depicts a recumbent feline with the forepaws extended forward and the hindquarters positioned beneath the body. The head is large in proportion to the

0023: A Mesopotamian Schist Feline Amulet, Early 1st Millennium BCE, 84LJEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

A Northern Mesopotamian Stone Eye Idol, Late Chalcolithic, 4th-3rd Millennium BCE, 69LN: Carved from light brown stone, the figure exhibits a trapezoidal lower body and a narrow neck supporting a bifurcated upper head with prominent circular eyes rendered by concentric incisions. A

0024: A Northern Mesopotamian Stone Eye Idol, Late Chalcolithic, 4th-3rd Millennium BCE, 69LNEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

A Near Eastern Stone Anthropomorphic Idol, 80AB: Carved from dark brown stone with reddish surface mottling, the idol is rendered in a compact frontal pose. The rounded head bears two drilled eyes emphasized by arched incised lines, a narrow

0025: A Near Eastern Stone Anthropomorphic Idol, 80ABEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

A Syro-Anatolian Schist Bird Figure, Iron Age II, Circa 9th-8th Century BCE, 58LK: Carved from dark grey schist, the figure represents a bird of prey standing upright on a rectangular plinth. The body is rendered with a slightly curved neck, a hooked beak, and a recessed circular

0026: A Syro-Anatolian Schist Bird Figure, Iron Age II, Circa 9th-8th Century BCE, 58LKEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

Ancient Akkadian Lapis Lazuli Animal Plaque, c. 23rd-22nd Century BCE, 7.2 cm, 32DQ: This rare lapis lazuli plaque, measuring 7.2 cm, dates to the Akkadian period of ancient Mesopotamia (c. 23rd-22nd century BCE). It depicts a delicately incised quadruped-likely a bull or ibex-etched

0027: Ancient Akkadian Lapis Lazuli Animal Plaque, c. 23rd-22nd Century BCE, 7.2 cm, 32DQEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Bracelets, 1st-3rd Century CE, 25H: Cast in bronze with rounded circular profiles, the group comprises three open bracelets exhibiting green and brown patination with localized surface accretions consistent with burial conditions. Each

0029: Roman Bronze Bracelets, 1st-3rd Century CE, 25HEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

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A Near Eastern Stone Ram Figurine, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 64LB: Carved from a dark brown stone with lighter surface inclusions, the object represents a ram standing on short legs, the head turned slightly downward. The drilled circular eye and incised mouth

0030: A Near Eastern Stone Ram Figurine, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 64LBEst. $50-$300

A Wooden Anthropomorphic Figurine, 19th-Early 20th Century, 46LG: Carved from medium-brown hardwood with a coarse, porous grain, the figure is shaped as a tapering column with a slightly rounded top. The facial features are minimally defined, including two raised

0031: A Wooden Anthropomorphic Figurine, 19th-Early 20th Century, 46LGEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

A Coptic Carved Bone Seated Figure, 5th-7th Century CE, 9LJ: Carved from a light brown bone with darker surface accretions, the figure is shown seated with the legs folded beneath and the hands positioned at the chest. The head is marked by a tall, striated

0032: A Coptic Carved Bone Seated Figure, 5th-7th Century CE, 9LJEst. $50-$300Lot Passed

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