Western Asiatic Chalcedony Bull Amulet

3rd millennium BC. A pair of stone amulets comprising: a chalcedony amulet of reclining cow with incised details to the body; an agate seal of a reclining calf with its head turned to the side, symbol

2nd millennium BC. A carved chalcedony ram's head amulet with shallow sockets to the eyes; with later gold granulated cap fitting and suspension loop. 27 grams, 49mm (2"). From the family collection o

33rd-30th century BC. A group of six lapis lazuli amulets comprising: a bull's head; a rabbit; a crouching feline; a vulture; a reclining ibex; a reclining cow. 12 grams total, 12-19mm (1/2 - 3/4"). P

Circa 3rd millennium B.C. Comprising: bull in seated pose, quartz; nesting bird, steatite; crouching frog, serpentine. 7.71 grams total, 16-22 cm (5/8 - 7/8 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a No

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With incised frieze of a seated figure extending his hand to a standing figure in floor-length pleated garment, second figure behind him in a fringed robe and a third holding a

1st millennium BC. A chalcedony amulet in the form of a reclining bull, legs tucked under the body, with small horns and rolls of fat to the neck; pierced through the body for suspension. 6.62 grams,

1st millennium B.C. A bronze oil lamp formed as a bull with its legs trussed beneath the body and neck extended; large filling hole on the upper face, nozzle formed as the beast's mouth. 171 grams, 11

2nd-3rd century A.D. A mixed group of amuletic pendants in rock crystal, carnelian, lapis lazuli, glass, and other materials including facetted sphere, pyramidal, teardrop and other types. 28 grams to

Category: Pendants and Figurines This exquisite bull amulet, skillfully carved from translucent chalcedony, represents a significant artifact from the medieval period of South Asia. The bull, often sy

2nd millennium BC. A ceramic figurine of a standing bull with pinched facial details, hump to the shoulders. 67 grams, 78mm (3"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the 1960s. The presence of

4th-3rd millennium BC. A group of sheet gold repoussé plaques, two of a winged bull advancing with tail looped and head lowered, and a similar fragment. Cf. Aruz J. et al. The Golden Deer of Eurasi

Early 1st millennium AD or later. A group comprising: a banded agate plaque in gold frame with hinge loops, obverse with inset granulated triangle, reverse with menorah and Hebrew legend; a banded aga

A WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE 'BULL' RHYTON, CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM BC The tall conical cup supported on a two flat bases, terminating into a horned aurochs-bull head with a small spout issuing from its mout

2nd millennium BC. A calcite amulet of a crane, wings folded back against the body; beak resting on chest with engraved details to the eyes and feathers; pierced through the body for suspension. Exhib

An Elamite amulet made from limestone in the form of a reclining mythical lion, with head facing upwards open mouth. Very good condition. Provenance: Purchased from Nottinghamshire Antique fair before

12th-7th century BC. A ceramic figure of a standing bull with rider on its back holding onto the horns; the rider seated forward on the shoulders, with impressed pellet eyes and ribbed cap. 70 grams,

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A milky quartz statuette of a bull seated with legs folded beneath the body. 118.6 grams, 75.5mm (3"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s.

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of glass and other amuletic heads comprising: a schist head on plaque with diagonal piercing; a marble mask with diagonal piercing, pierced ears and small holes to

3rd millennium BC. A carved serpentine bifacial pendant of a bull; accompanied by an old handwritten scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham,1970-1993.

Mid 1st millennium BC. A bronze square-section amulet or weight with tiered shank, stylised bust with elongated lentoid eyes and notched hair, pierced crest; incised grid to the underside. 27 grams, 3

Dimension: 49/64 inches New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - O

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of zoomorphic amuletic beads in carnelian, rock crystal, haematite and lapis lazuli. 4.77 grams total, 8-16mm (1/4 - 3/4"). Property of a Belgian gentleman; formerly t

1st century BC-1st century AD. A carved red limestone figure of a hare crouching, pierced vertically for suspension. 9.83 grams, 28mm (1"). From a private European collection; formerly in a German col

1st millennium BC. A carved limestone pendant of a cicada in flight with drilled facial features, hatched underside. 5.30 grams, 24mm (1"). From an important French collection formed since the early 1