Sold2018Large Sumerian Steatite Amulet of a Bird, c. 2500 B.C.Item: Large Sumerian Steatite Amulet of a Bird, c. 2500 B.C. Date/Origin: Sumerian, c. 2500 B.C. Materials: Steatite Dimensions: 8.1 cm L - 3 3/16 inches Provenance: Ex Scottish private collection, acSee Sold Price
Sold2018Sumerian Steatite Stamp Seal, Syria c. 3000-2500 B.C.Sumerian Steatite Stamp Seal, Syria c. 3000-2500 B.C. Sumerian, Syria, c. 3000-2500 B.C. A semi-ovoid, pierced lengthways for suspension. Finely carved with two facing horned animals. Comes with descSee Sold Price
Sold2016No Reserve/Sumerian Stone Amulet of a Lion,c. 2500 BCSumerian White Steatite Amulet of a lion, c. 2500 B.C.Finely detailed seated dog, tail resting on his back, carved details of the body, pierced vertically for suspension.Size: 2.9 cm L - 1 3/16” MatSee Sold Price
Sold2016A lovely strand of Sumerian multicolored stone beadsA lovely strand of Sumerian multicolored stone beads, c. 3000 - 2500 BC, the beads finely shaped of shell, red & black steatite and said to be from a site near Tel Ahmer on the Euphrates. L: 29 in (73See Sold Price
Sold2017Sumerian Steatite Frog Amulet, c. 2500-2200 B.C.Date & Origin: Sumerian, c. 2500-2200 B.C. Description: Finely detailed crouching frog, with raised head, protruding front legs and pierced concentric eyes. Smooth surface. Material: Steatite DimensioSee Sold Price
Sold2023Egyptian Steatite Double Fingers, c. 400 B.C.Egyptian Steatite Double Fingers, c. 400 B.C.Two finely tapering fingers, flat back, with carved nails and incised joints.The translation of the Egyptian word for these amulets is "finger of heavy stoSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ancient Sumerian Silver Earrings c.2500 BCAncient Sumerian Silver Earrings c.2500 BC. Size 16 - 18 mm. Fine Ancient Solid Silver Crescent shape Earrings. Condition: perfect. Provenance: from the estate of Robert Thompson of Philadelphia, PennSee Sold Price
Sold2015Sumerian Alabaster Frog Amulet, c. 2500 B.C.Sumerian Alabaster Frog Amulet, c. 2500 B.C.Nicely carved in the shape of a stylised frog, flat, with deep incisions on its back for the legs and eyes. Highly polished surface.Size:3.5 cm L - 1 3/8”See Sold Price
Sold2023Sumerian Black Stone Bull Seal, c. 2500 B.C.Sumerian Black Stone Bull Seal, c. 2500 B.C.Crouching bull, legs tucked under his body, recessed eyes, the back engraved with figures of running animals. Pierced vertically for suspension. Size:4.3 cmSee Sold Price
Sold2016Sumerian Steatite Frog Amulet, c. c. 2400 -2000 B.C.Sumerian Steatite Frog Amulet, c. c. 2400 -2000 B.C.Nicely carved in the shape of a stylised frog, flat, with deep incisions on its back for the eyes & legs.Size: 2.8 cm L - 1 1/8” Material: SteatitSee Sold Price
Sold2019Sumerian Cylinder Seal with Carpet Design, c. 2500 B.C.Title: Sumerian Cylinder Seal with Carpet Design, c. 2500 B.C. Date & Origin: Sumerian, c. 2500 B.C. Description: Carved stone cylinder seal depicting various geometric designs. Also called a carpet sSee Sold Price
Sold2017A Sumerian white marble cylinder sealA Sumerian white marble cylinder seal, c. 3200 - 2500 BC, with angles lines between two horizontal borders. L: 2 cm. Light deposits. Ex California Museum of Art de-accession.See Sold Price
Sold2016Sumerian Steatite Amulet of “Imdugud”, The Divine Bird,Sumerian Steatite Amulet of “Imdugud”, The Divine Bird, c. 2500-2200 B.C.Bulging eyes, deployed wings, his feet tucked under his body, drilled hole at the back for suspension. Imdugud: in SumerianSee Sold Price
Sold2017Intriguing Sumerian marble bowl with cuneiform textAn intriguing Sumerian creme marble bowl with cuneiform text, Early Dynastic Period, c. 2500 BC, beautifully carved with rounded bowl and narrow flat bottom. The interior of the vessel with several liSee Sold Price
Sold2017A Sumerian crème marble amulet of a pigA Sumerian crème marble amulet of a pig, c. 2500 - 2000 BC, carved in fine style drilled eyes and vertical suspension bore through the body; the backside with incised crossing lines. 22 x 11mm. Ex NeSee Sold Price
Sold2016A Sumerian black serpentine amulet of a bullA Sumerian black serpentine amulet of a bull, c. 3000 - 2500 BC, with stylized features and recumbent on a narrow base with longitudinal groove on the bottom and hole through the shoulders for suspensSee Sold Price
Sold2021A pair of ancient stamp seals, stone and ceramicA pair of ancient stamp seals, stone and ceramic, c. 3200-2500 BC, including a Sumerian marble conoid stamp seal, with a rosette design formed by drilling. D: 22 mm, and a Near Eastern ceramic stamp sSee Sold Price
Sold2018Large Sumerian Gold Earrings, c. 2500-2200 B.C.Large Sumerian Gold Earrings, c. 2500-2200 B.C.Crescentic shaped with one terminal ending in a wire and the other with a hole, decorated with triangular rays, the border chiselled with a rope pattern.See Sold Price
Sold2017Lot of 2 Ancient Holy Land Pottery Flask/Vessel c.2500Lot of 2 Ancient Holy Land Pottery Flask/Vessel c.2500-100 BC. Size 3 3/4 - 5 1/2 inches. A Bronze age pottery double container handled vessel together with a glazed pottery twin handled flask. ConditSee Sold Price
Sold2024Jemdet Nasr Period Steatite Double Convex Seal, Circa 3100-2900 BCThis significant steatite seal dates back to the Jemdet Nasr period, approximately 3100-2900 BC, a time that preludes the storied era of Sumerian dominance in ancient Mesopotamia. Measuring 4 cm by 3.See Sold Price
Sold2017Ancient Egyptian White Steatite Bes Amulet c.650-300 BCAncient Egyptian White Steatite Bes Amulet c.650-300 BC. Size 31 mm. Very fine carved steatite stone Bes amulet double sided. Rare... Condition: missing feet otherwise perfect. Re# Petrie 188 var. ProSee Sold Price
Sold2018Tell Brak Steatite Double Eye Idol, 4th Millennium B.C.Item: Tell Brak Steatite Double Eye Idol, 4th Millennium B.C. Date & Origin: Tell Brak, Syria, c. 3300 BC Material: Steatite Dimension: 8.5 cm H - 3 3/8 inches Provenance: British private collection,See Sold Price
Sold2022INDUS VALLEY STEATITE SEALCa. 2500-1800 BC An Indus Valley square seal in white steatite; Indus valley signs in a formal script slightly slanting left, unicorn standing left facing an altar, with double loop handle. For similaSee Sold Price
2019Egyptian Steatite Winged Scarab Pectoral Plaque, c.Title: Egyptian Steatite Winged Scarab Pectoral Plaque, c. 1000 B.C. Date & Origin: Egypt, c. 1000 B.C. Description: Carved open work scarab with double wings, holding the sun disc in her lower legs.See Sold Price
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