An Ancient Mesopotamian Early Bronze Age Steatite Plaque with Cockerel Relief, c. 3000-2500 BCE

This steatite plaque, carved with the relief of a cockerel, dates back to the Early Bronze Age, around 3000 to 2500 BCE, in Mesopotamia. The cockerel, often a symbol of watchfulness and the heralding

This steatite plaque, carved with the relief of a cockerel, dates back to the Early Bronze Age, around 3000 to 2500 BCE, in Mesopotamia. The cockerel, often a symbol of watchfulness and the heralding

This steatite idol, originating from the Near Eastern region during the Early Bronze Age, around 3000 to 2500 BCE, represents religious or ceremonial significance. The figure, characterized by its sty

This steatite idol, originating from the Near Eastern region during the Early Bronze Age, around 3000 to 2500 BCE, represents religious or ceremonial significance. The figure, characterized by its sty

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey, Anatolia, Early Bronze Age, ca. 3000 to 2500 BCE. An intriguing stone figure of anthropomorphic form presenting the char

This steatite bird plaque from the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia features an intricately carved depiction of a bird, a common motif symbolizing divine protection or power. Such plaques were lik

This steatite idol from the Early Bronze Age of the Near East demonstrates the era's distinctive artistic style and religious iconography. Idols like this were likely used in domestic shrines or carri

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components This steatite cylinder bead features a simplistic dot motif typical of the Early Bronze Age in the Near East. Steatite, a soft stone, was commonly used for small

Category: Beads and Jewelry Components Identical to the previous item, this steatite cylinder bead also showcases the Early Bronze Age's affinity for minimalist designs which carried significant meani

This carved plaque relief, made from chlorite schist, hails from the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia, circa 2900-2350 BCE. The intricate carvings depict scenes of animals, reflecting the sophisti

This exquisite steatite carving of an animal's head, likely representing a guardian or symbolic creature, hails from the early Bronze Age civilizations of the Near East. The intricate detailing and st

This double convex stamp seal, made from grey steatite, dates back to the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia (c. 3000-2000 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and the cultural significa

This exquisite double convex amulet, made from grey and silvery steatite, dates back to the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia (c. 2500-2000 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and spir

This high relief cylinder seal, made from verde marron and weathered shingle lapis lazuli, dates back to the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia (c. 2500-2300 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craft

This steatite plaque from the Early Dynastic Period features dot engraving, a decorative technique used extensively in Mesopotamia. Such plaques were often embedded in furniture, walls, or religious a

Jade. China, Late Neolithic period, early Bronze age, c.2500-2000 BC This small jade is shaped like a chisel with an almost regular rectangular form: the butt is only slightly shorter than the cutting

Jade. China, Late Neolithic period, early Bronze age, c. 2000 BC This large bi disc has such a strongly weathered surface that the jade looks almost disfigured and appears completely coated by a white

Ancient Egyptian Early Dynastic Diorite Stone Bowl c.3000 BC. Size 5 1/4 inches diameter, 2 3/8 inches high. Rare carved black and white diorite bowl of conical form with flat base, flared rim. Proven

James Earle Fraser, American, 1876-1953. An early 20th century Bronze portrait plaque, titled "The Roosevelt Bas Relief". Depicts Theodore Roosevelt in profile above a quote reading "Aggressive Fighti

VU CAO DAM FRENCH VIETNAMESE 1908-2000 OIL ON CANVAS. Vu Cao Dam (FRENCH, 1908-2000) is responsible for the birth of Vietnamese modern art in the early 20th C. Oil on canvas. Bronze plaque on front. C

VU CAO DAM FRENCH VIETNAMESE 1908-2000 OIL ON CANVAS. Vu Cao Dam (FRENCH, 1908-2000) is responsible for the birth of Vietnamese modern art in the early 20th C. Oil on canvas. Bronze plaque on front. C

V. Raulin, Paris gilt bronze clock and barometer, 19th c., France, finely finished cast bronze set with jasper plaques in floral wreath bezels, the cases with cornucopia and figural relief panels, top

Donatello (after), early painted plaster relief, Florentine School (16th/17th c.), Madonna and Child, polychromed and parcel gilt cast stucco plaque set in carved wood tabernacle frame, remnants paint

CHINESE BRONZES FROM C. T. LOO - TCH'OU, To-Yi and Paul Pelliot. Bronzes Antiques de La Chine Appartenant à C. T. Loo et Cie (Chinese Ancient Bronzes from C. T. Loo & Cie). Paris and Bruxelles: Libra