An Ancient Near Eastern Lapis Lazuli Fish Amulet, ca. 1000-800 BCE

Crafted from vibrant blue lapis lazuli, this fish-shaped amulet represents fertility and abundance, linking it to water deities of the Near Eastern regions. Its use was likely both decorative and amul

Ancient Near East, Sumerian or Achaemenid, ca. late 3rd to mid-1st millennium BCE. A fine selection of 3 hand-carved lapis lazuli amulets from the ancient Near East. First is an abstract anthropomorph

This lapis lazuli amulet, dimensionally petite at 2 x 1 cm, hails from the Near Eastern region and dates back to the 1st millennium BCE. It displays the intricate artisanship and symbolic importance o

Behold this striking lapis lazuli scarab amulet from the 1st Millennium BCE, a precious relic of the Near East. Measuring approximately 0.98 by 0.59 inches, the artifact's deep celestial blue, laced w

An exquisite representation of Near Eastern artistry, this lapis lazuli amulet of a feline exemplifies the region's skill in capturing form and essence in precious stone. Revered for its deep blue hue

Behold this enigmatic lapis lazuli amulet, a striking representation of Near Eastern craftsmanship from the 1st Millennium BCE. Measuring an intimate 1.18 by 0.47 inches, this artifact's deep blue hue

Category: Pendants and Figurines This Late Bronze Age feline figurine amulet, masterfully carved from lapis lazuli, reflects the significant spiritual and decorative uses of such artifacts in the anci

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran and Turkey, Canaan and Luristan, ca. 1000 to 800 BCE. A wonderful collection of 6 ancient Near Eastern bronze and copper weapons. Two are Luristan spear heads with

Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A hand-carved lapis lazuli amulet of rare near-miniature form depicting Thoth, the ibis-headed god

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumerian, ca. 3000 to 2200 BCE. A stunning lapis lazuli stone carved into the form a crouching frog, simplified with slight bumps as the eyes, the front legs faintly et

Ancient Near East, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 800 BCE. A charming stamp seal with a rounded base with four small, avian projections spaced evenly around its sides. The handle of the piece is two ibex heads

This steatite figurine amulet, dating to around 2000-1800 BCE, likely represents a deity or protective spirit in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Its intricate design and drilled holes suggest it was wo

This steatite figurine amulet, dating to around 2000-1800 BCE, likely represents a deity or protective spirit in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Its intricate design and drilled holes suggest it was wo

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 800 BCE. A skillfully cast leaded-bronze mace-head, tubular in form with three rows of twelve faceted spikes around the body, and small rims

Ancient Near East, northern Iran, Amlash culture, ca. 1000 to 800 BCE. This is a very classic looking "fertility idol", hand sculpted from pottery, showing a female figure with emphasized thighs, a be

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran and eastern Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A remarkable ensemble of 6 bronze examples from ancient Luristan - 3 cloak pins, 2 jars, and 1 cuff bracelet - a

A fine Near Eastern bronze amulet of a bull, ca. 1000 - 600 BC. It is 1-1/4 in long, finely detailed and has an intact suspension loop. Nice patina. Ex Cohen estate.

A fine Near Eastern bronze amulet of a bull, ca. 1000 - 600 BC. It is 1-1/4 in long, finely detailed and has an intact suspension loop. Nice patina. Ex-Cohen estate.

Near East, Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 800 BCE. A bronze cast Luristan mace-head in a tubular form with twelve faceted phalanges in three rows around the center, and a simple upper and lower rim. Nice

Near East, Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 800 BCE. A bronze cast Luristan mace-head in a tubular form with twelve faceted phalanges in three rows around the center, and a simple upper and lower rim. Nice

Delicately carved, this 1.8 x 1.7 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant

Delicately carved, this 1.7 x 1 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant co

Delicately carved, this 1.9 x 1.2 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant

Delicately carved, this 2 x 1.4 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant co