TimedAuction Ancient Relics Unearthed Serie39

A Byzantine Bronze Zoomorphic Lock, 10th-12th Century CE, 73LP

A Syro-Hittite Lapis Lazuli Plaque, Iron Age II, 10LM

A Northern Mesopotamian Stone Eye Idol, Late Chalcolithic, 4th Millennium BCE, 48LQ

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Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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TimedAuction Ancient Relics Unearthed Serie39

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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 Byzantine Carved Stone Mask Plaque, 10th-12th Century CE, 15ZC: Carved from a grey stone with lighter surface abrasion, the object is shaped as a small rectangular plaque with rounded edges. The front bears a simplified mask-like face, characterized by two deeply

0002: A Byzantine Carved Stone Mask Plaque, 10th-12th Century CE, 15ZCEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

A Sino-Siberian Calcite Pair of Standing Idols, 1st Millennium BCE, 83LH: Carved from pale calcite with dispersed areas of light surface accretion, each figure is rendered in a compact, schematic form with a block-like lower body and rounded head. The facial features are

0003: A Sino-Siberian Calcite Pair of Standing Idols, 1st Millennium BCE, 83LHEst. $70-$140Lot Passed

Ancient Mesopotamian Ibex Motif Stone Amulet Pendant, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE, 4.5cm, 22EQ: This triangular stone amulet pendant, measuring 4.5 cm and weighing 22 grams, originates from ancient Mesopotamia, dating between the Late Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age (c. 2nd-1st millennium

0004: Ancient Mesopotamian Ibex Motif Stone Amulet Pendant, c. 2nd-1st Millennium BCE, 4.5cm, 22EQEst. $40-$80Lot Passed

A Near Eastern Lead Stamp Seal with Horse Motif, 1st Millennium CE, 20EE: Cast from lead with a pale grey patina, the stamp seal comprises a circular base and a conical handle pierced horizontally for suspension. The sealing face bears a recessed square panel enclosing a

0005: A Near Eastern Lead Stamp Seal with Horse Motif, 1st Millennium CE, 20EEEst. $60-$120Lot Passed

A Bactrian Composite Stone Idol, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 338g, 4AA: Carved as a two-part figure, the body is worked from dark steatite into a domed, cylindrical form decorated in shallow incision with radiating and geometric motifs arranged in vertical registers. The

0006: A Bactrian Composite Stone Idol, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 338g, 4AAEst. $150-$300Lot Passed

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

0007: A Mediterranean Stone Maskette, 12th-17th Century, 2LDEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

Ancient Neo-Assyrian Steatite Amulet Group, c. 8th-7th Century BCE, 3.6-4cm, 13EK: This rare assemblage of three carved steatite amulets originates from the Neo-Assyrian period, a pinnacle of Mesopotamian artistry renowned for its intricate symbolism and protective talismans. Each

0008: Ancient Neo-Assyrian Steatite Amulet Group, c. 8th-7th Century BCE, 3.6-4cm, 13EKEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

Ancient Egypto-Roman Mosaic Glass Bead - Yellow-Ground Chevron Cane Sphere, 4J: Made from multicolored mosaic glass, this spherical bead is constructed from closely spaced millefiori cane slices arranged in diagonal chevron formations across a warm yellow ground. The repeated

0010: Ancient Egypto-Roman Mosaic Glass Bead - Yellow-Ground Chevron Cane Sphere, 4JEst. $40-$80Lot Passed

A Near Eastern Stone Fish Effigy, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 98M: Carved from a brown to dark grey stone with fine granular texture and natural mineral inclusions, the object represents a fish shown in a horizontal orientation. The body is elongated and slightly

0011: A Near Eastern Stone Fish Effigy, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 98MEst. $70-$140Lot Passed

A Near Eastern Stone Anthropomorphic Figurine, 4th-3rd Millennium BCE, 69LD: Carved from a dark brown stone with lighter surface mottling, the figurine is shaped with a broad rounded head, recessed oval eyes, and a small circular mouth opening. A shallow vertical groove

0012: A Near Eastern Stone Anthropomorphic Figurine, 4th-3rd Millennium BCE, 69LDEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

0013: A Sasanian Stone Intaglio Plaque, 3rd-7th Century CE, 4cm, 22ETEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

0014: A Near Eastern Stone Zoomorphic Amulet, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 85LAEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

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0015: A Mesopotamian Sandstone Carved Human Head Plaque, Early Dynastic Period, Circa 2900-2350 BCE, 90ETEst. $50-$100

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Antique Venetian "End of the Day" Scramble Glass Trade Beads, Mid-20th Century, 2.1-2.2cm, 84C: This vibrant lot of Venetian "End of the Day" glass beads dates to the mid-20th century and reflects the enduring Murano glassmaking tradition of Venice. Each bead is composed of multicolored glass

0016: Antique Venetian "End of the Day" Scramble Glass Trade Beads, Mid-20th Century, 2.1-2.2cm, 84CEst. $40-$80

A Roman Bone Gaming Die, 1st-3rd Century CE, 1.3cm, 27ZB: Carved from dense bone, the object is shaped as a small cube with slightly rounded edges. Each face bears a series of drilled circular pips arranged in standard numerical configurations. The surfaces

0017: A Roman Bone Gaming Die, 1st-3rd Century CE, 1.3cm, 27ZBEst. $60-$120Lot Passed

A Near Eastern Vulture and Gazelle Hemispherical Agate Stamp Seal, c. 2nd Millennium BCE, 14g, 100LG: This rare and evocative hemispherical stamp seal, carved from pale agate and measuring approximately 2 cm in diameter, offers a vivid glimpse into the symbolic language of the A Near East during the

0018: A Near Eastern Vulture and Gazelle Hemispherical Agate Stamp Seal, c. 2nd Millennium BCE, 14g, 100LGEst. $40-$80Lot Passed

A Mesopotamian Stone Cylinder Seal, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 16g, 21K: 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.

0019: A Mesopotamian Stone Cylinder Seal, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 16g, 21KEst. $40-$80Lot Passed

A Neo-Babylonian Steatite Gazelle Motif Amulet Pendant, c. 7th-6th Century BCE, 3.8cm, 10g, 13LH: This pendant, carved from dark steatite, dates to the Neo-Babylonian period, c. 7th-6th century BCE. Pierced at the top for suspension, it was designed as a personal amulet to be worn close to the

0021: A Neo-Babylonian Steatite Gazelle Motif Amulet Pendant, c. 7th-6th Century BCE, 3.8cm, 10g, 13LHEst. $40-$80Lot Passed

An Anatolian Schist Zoomorphic Figure, Middle Bronze Age, 2nd Millennium BCE, 4LK: Carved from dark grey schist, the figure represents a reptilian creature with an elongated body, rounded head, and four short limbs extending outward. The dorsal surface is worked with incised

0022: An Anatolian Schist Zoomorphic Figure, Middle Bronze Age, 2nd Millennium BCE, 4LKEst. $70-$140Lot 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

0023: A Near Eastern Stone Anthropomorphic Idol, 80ABEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

Ancient Elamite Fortress Motif Schist Amulet, c. 2000-1600 BCE 5cm, 52EK: This rare and evocative schist amulet, dating to the Middle Elamite period (c. 2000-1600 BCE), is carved in a fortress-like form - a design symbolic of divine protection and enduring strength. The

0024: Ancient Elamite Fortress Motif Schist Amulet, c. 2000-1600 BCE 5cm, 52EKEst. $40-$80Lot Passed

Jadeite Jade Dragon Bracelet - Carved Asian Bangle, 6.3cm Inner Diameter, 29WE: Carved from dense grey-green jadeite, this bracelet is formed as a continuous circular bangle with sculptural relief carving along the exterior surface. The stone has been hollowed and shaped through

0025: Jadeite Jade Dragon Bracelet - Carved Asian Bangle, 6.3cm Inner Diameter, 29WEEst. $70-$140Lot Passed

A Bactrian Chalcedony Composite Idol, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 350g, 20AA: Carved from brownish chalcedony, the body is rectangular with rounded edges and decorated in low relief with repeated chevron-incised motifs arranged in vertical and diagonal bands across the

0026: A Bactrian Chalcedony Composite Idol, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCE, 350g, 20AAEst. $200-$400Lot Passed

A Chinese Jadeite Bracelet Bangle, 5.4cm Inner Diameter, 2WE: Carved from jadeite, the bracelet is formed as a continuous circular bangle with a rounded cross-section and a uniformly polished surface. The interior and exterior edges are smoothly finished,

0027: A Chinese Jadeite Bracelet Bangle, 5.4cm Inner Diameter, 2WEEst. $60-$120Lot Passed

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