Ancient Western Asiatic Stone Palette Disc, Circa 2nd Millennium BCE

This stone amulet, intricately carved in the form of a lion, symbolizes the power and majesty that the animal represented in ancient Mesopotamia. The lion was often associated with royalty and divine

Ancient Near East, Western Asiatic, Persian Empire, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A delicate bowl, crafted from hammered bronze, with a slightly-ovoid body, tapered rim, and flared lip. Most likely u

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. A large circular idol of characteristically abstract form, hand-carved from a mottled dark-gray stone with scattered veining in

This intriguing object is a fragmentary piece of what was once a part of an ancient house cart figurine, originating from Western Asiatic territories and dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. Measuri

ANCIENT CENTRAL ASIA, BACTRIA, CIRCA . 3RD TO 2ND MILLENNIUM BCE. A FINELY-CARVED GLASS STAMP SEAL BEAD WITH A PIERCED SUSPENSION HOLE, AND A FLAT STAMP FACE. THE STAMP IS INCISED WITH AN IMAGE OF A B

This steatite figurine, standing at 7 cm tall and 3.5 cm wide, is a remarkable representation of anthropomorphic art from the 2nd millennium BCE. The figure, carved from the soft stone known as soapst

2nd-1st millennium B.C. or later. Steatite or talc with two columns of cuneiform text, un-drilled: -num, son of Ad-da-al(?)-a/za(?); possibly unfinished. See Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinde

Circa 3rd millennium B.C. With incised braided design forming diamond-shape hatching. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 28. 10.9 g

Ancient Near East / Western Asia, Anatolia, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A beautiful and mysterious polished stone bowl, made from hard grey-green stone with sparkling inclusions. The rim is flared and thr

Asia Minor/Western Asia, Anatolia, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A wonderful stone bowl with steep side and clear drill marks around its interior, showing how ancient artisans made the vessel. Projecting fr

Includes Bactrian barrel shaped agate bead 2nd millennium BC (Bactria-Magiana Archaelogical Complex Central asia. Western Asiatic 3000-1000BCE agate with wonderful bunding and natural eyes, Persian br

A cast bronze figure, probably representing Bactrian(?), modelled as a seated figure with legs, arms held out from the body and bent upwards at the elbow, small monkey(?) with it's tail on back. Fine

This Mesopotamian cylinder seal, carved from steatite, displays the sophistication of ancient seal-making. It was a critical tool for securing documents and goods, and its intricate iconography exempl

Discover this charming stone figurine from the 2nd Millennium BCE, representing an animal in an alert posture, possibly a domestic creature from the Mesopotamian region. It measures 4 x 2 cm and captu

A finely carved limestone cylinder seal from ancient Mesopotamia, this piece served as a personal signature, imbued with the owner's identity and status. Cylinder seals are one of the earliest forms o

This limestone stamp seal is a testament to the intricate artistry of ancient Mesopotamian culture. The carved motifs, likely symbolic in function, were used to authenticate documents and secure posse

Feast your eyes on this steatite lion figurine, standing at 4.8 by 3 cm, an emblematic piece from the 2nd millennium BCE. Its raw and primitive aesthetic captures the essence of early artisanship, whe

A Western Asiatic mottled stone spectacle idol Circa 4th Millennium B.C. With trapezoidal body, 'eyes' drilled through and carved flat at the back, 6.5cm high Footnotes: Provenance: With Momjian (Abu

This ring features a finely carved semi-precious stone, set in an intricately designed metal base. Dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE, the carving depicts a ritual scene, possibly indicating the ri

This meticulously sculpted alabaster ram, an emblem of strength and leadership, hails from the ancient Near Eastern region. Rams were frequently depicted in the art and mythology of the area, symboliz

This elongated stone bead with a series of faded parallel stripes suggests an origin in the Neolithic period, around the 4th millennium BCE. Such beads are among the earliest examples of human adornme

A Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace Circa 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C. Length 18 1/4 inches (46.36 cm.) Property from a Brooklyn Private Collection Composed of twenty-five spoon-shaped pendants in

Ancient Bactrian stone column idol Circa late 3rd - early 2nd Millennium B.C. Size 8 1/2 inches high, 4 inches diameter widest point. Carved stone Idol of waisted cylindrical form, with a shallow groo

Discover this unique ancient stone goblet, 2 cm in diameter, adorned with a ring of carved oculi. This rare find likely served a ritualistic purpose, possibly in a ceremonial context where such symbol