An Ancient Hittite Stone Carving of a Ritual Object, Circa 1600-1200 BCE

This 4.5 by 2.8 cm artifact is a Hittite stone carving, likely representing a ritual object, from the era spanning 1600-1200 BCE. The symmetrical extensions could symbolize wings or divine radiance, c

Ancient Hittite Bead. Mesopotamia circa 1200 B.C.E.

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

Hittite Limestone round-topped stela, ca. 1600-1200 B.C.E., probably from Ras-Shamra, carved in relief with robed figure seated before an eagle's nest, with the symbol of the sun god above, 12" H. Rem

Dimension: 4.5 cm / 1.77 in This exceptional stone sculpture hails from the late Bronze Age, circa 1400-1200 BC, possibly linked to the Hittite civilization known for its rich cultural and artistic he

Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti Shabti Pendant circa 1650-1550 BCE. Ancient Egyptian Sarcophagus Stone Carving w/ hieroglyphics. Outstanding ancient example with excellent patination to demonstrate i

Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Tlatilco culture, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE; West Mexico, Jalisco and Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE; Valley of Mexico, Teotihuacan, ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. A wonderful en

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Central Asia, modern day Pakistan / Afghanistan, Bactria, late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A beautiful idol or ritual object of a sizable form, hand-carved f

Ancient Central Asia, modern day Pakistan / Afghanistan, Bactria, late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A beautiful idol or ritual object of a sizable form, hand-carved from mottled beige-hued stone w

An early Colonial Inca stone carving, ca. 1550 – 1600 AD. It is 3-1/2 in in diameter, is carved from an alabaster type stone and depicts a pen with animals. A shamanic object used in fertility rites

India, Pala Dynasty, ca. 11th century. Fine black stone carving of Avalokiteshvara flanked by attendants. Custom base. From a lifetime Massachusetts collection, in storage from late 1990's to 2017. ME

Melanesia, early 20th century A seated porous (volcanic?) stone figure, holding a stylized skull in his hands, a large fish between his legs. ex: Joseph Gerena collection, NYC. Dimensions 14" (35.6 cm

Central India, ca. 10th century. Graceful stone carving of a male deity in an architectural setting flanking by leogryphs, elephants, and attendants. Custom base. From a lifetime Massachusetts collect

Ancient Kashmir, circa 8th century. The massive stone Yantra, representing the evolution of the multiverse is an ancient Tantric device. Issuing from the square base. The linga-form Yantra with carved

Italian Made 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle, featuring 52 pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approx. 1.30 carats, further adorned with three ancient coins circa 330 BCE, worn as a

Roman Empire circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Standing figure holding the remains of an object in his right hand. Recesses to the back shoulders indicate now missing wings. Custom giallo antico marble pedes

Egypt; New Kingdom, c. 1200 BC Carved in sunk relief, depicting the god of the Nile flood, Hapi. Hapi is shown in usual androgynous form, with female breast, relating to the fertility associated with

China, circa 206 B.C. - 8 A.D. An extremely rare western Han painted pottery Chimera, the crouching animal showing great dynamism. Socket on back indicates this and another figure once formed pole sup

Eurasia circa Miocene Period (23 - 6 mya). A very large and fine example of this prehistoric predator. Custom stand included. Measures: 15" long x 9.5" wide (38.1 x 24.13cm) This lot will need to be s

Roman Empire, circa 2nd - 3rd century A.D. A fine fragmentary mosaic depicting two theater masks. Mosaic with light weight backing. Dimensions: 43 3/8" x 23 1/8" Provenance: New York Market. Reputedly

Central India, circa 9th - 10th century A.D. A large and beautifully carved fragment depicting a seated Brahma an attendant to his right and Apsaras above. Custom base. Dimensions: height including ba

Nepal, Circa 15th-16th century. A very fine diminutive wooden sutra cover of a Brahmanic text, the front painted with three multi-armed deities on a background of concentric spiral flourishes. Dimensi

Egypt, circa late period. The slender figure with fine features and 9 registers of glyphs. Dimensions: 6 5/8" tall Provenance: Old English Collection, reputedly purchased at Bury Place, London in the

Thailand, circa 13th century. Finely cast seated Buddha with deep green and blue patina. Quite rare. Dimensions: 2 3/8" tall Provenance: Ex. Paul Walter Collection Ex. Spink & Son, London.