An Ancient Horse Bridle Ornament, Possibly Silver or Bronze, Near East, 1st Millennium BCE

Near East, ca. 1st millennium BCE. A massive high karat (22 kt) gold and stone ear ornament (or possibly a pendant/brooch) comprised of a large, teardrop/phallic shaped veined agate stone encased in a

Explore the enduring symbolism with this 3.1 x 1.5 cm bronze amulet from the Near East, dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. The shape and prominent cross motif suggest it may have been used as a sy

An ancient bronze bell from the Near East, dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. This artifact, with intricate carvings and a unique design, was likely used in religious or ceremonial contexts. The b

Near East, Phoenician, ca. 1st millennium BCE. This is a small bronze ointment or libation vessel. It is shaped like an amphora, with a deep, tapering shape and a flattened rim. The base is pointed an

**Originally Listed At $200** Ancient Near East, Palestine, Syro-Palestine, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. Three wonderful cast-bronze weapon blades with three distinct styles. First is a short blade w

Ancient Near East, Syro-Hittite, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. A charming bronze statue of the god Baal (Ba'al), depicted in stride and wearing his characteristic pointed cap, which towers over his mi

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Amlash culture, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. A cast-bronze axe head of a hefty form with a cylindrical socketing shaft, a crescent-shap

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

Pair of Ancient Near East Twisted Silver hollow Bracelet Lion Head, Achaemenid Persian Empire, ca. 550 to 330 BCE.c. 1st Millennium BC, Provence: Private Boulder, Colorado collection acquired 1990s..

Ancient Near East, ca. 1st millennium BCE. This is a short, leaf-shaped blade with a perforated tang; the blade has a raised central ridge and a still-sharp point. This is a nice example of an early b

**Originally Listed At $500** Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran and Southeastern Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE; Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ban Chiang, ca. late 1st millennium BCE; Vietnam, D

From the ancient Near East, Iran / Iraq, ca. 1st millennium BCE. A very fine bronze handle or applique in the form of a zoomorphic creature that is half woman half animal. Human features of a woman, a

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Syria or The Levant, ca. end of 2nd millennium to early 1st millennium BCE. Two cloak pins comprised of 95% silver presenting conical caps and t

**Originally Listed At $100** Central Asia/Ancient Near East, Scythian culture, ca. 1st millennium BCE. A flat cast bronze applique buckle in the form of four Ibex heads, one at every corner. The icon

Ancient Near East, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE; northwestern Iran and Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE; Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE; Near East, Islamic culture, ca. 9th to

Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Canaanite, Bronze Age to Iron Age, ca. 1st millennium BCE. A collection of ancient pottery vessels, 4 petite bowls and a small jar. One bowl is phiale shaped with a round

Ancient Near East, Syro-Hittite, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. A finely-detailed, cast-bronze figure of the god Baal, here depicted as tall and thin, with his arms outstretched, and with cupped hands

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. 1st millennium BCE. A very fine bronze handle or applique in the form of a zoomorphic creature that is half woman half animal. Human feature

Ancient Near East, Holy Land / Levant, Late Bronze Age, ca. late 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A hand-built pottery oil lamp of an open form with a rough yet stable foot and a deeply pinched wick spout.

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Sumeria or Babylon, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A lovely cast-bronze bowl with a rounded base, sloping walls, a shallow interior cavity, and a thin rim.

**Originally Listed At $250** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A rare and gorgeous bronze cylinder seal, tubular in form and pierced on both top and bottom for

**Originally Listed At $400** Near East / Western Asia, Parthian or possibly Achaemenid, ca. late 1st millennium BCE; Romano-British, Imperial Period, ca. 1st Century CE. A lovely set of 3 metal fibul

Near East; 1st millennium BC A silver snake bracelet, the two heads with fierce expressions and finely incised scales. The second is a bronze example of more primitive execution. Dimensions greatest d

**Originally Listed At $600** Ancient Near East, Southwestern Caspian Sea region, Syro-Hittite, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. A finely-detailed, cast-leaded-bronze figure of the god Baal, here depicte