A Near Eastern Uruk Period Steatite Stamp with Bull Motif, c. 3300-3100 BCE

This steatite stamp from the Uruk Period features a finely carved bull, symbolizing strength and fertility, common motifs in the Near Eastern iconography of that era. Such stamps were used to decorate

This steatite linear stamp, originating from the Uruk period of the Near East, around 3300 to 3100 BCE, features repetitive geometric patterns. Stamps like this were primarily used for marking goods a

This stamp seal, dating to the Middle Assyrian period, showcases the evolution of seal design with its geometric and symbolic motifs. Used for marking goods and sealing documents, it reflects the admi

This steatite double-faced stamp seal from the Iron Age reflects the intricate artisanship of the Near Eastern civilizations, possibly from the period of the Middle Assyrian Empire. The seal features

This three-sided stamp seal, made from steatite, dates back to the Iron Age of the Near East. Each face of the seal features distinct, intricately carved motifs, which were used to imprint clay and wa

Ancient Near East, Sumer, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3100 BCE; Mesopotamia, ca. 2200 to 1800 BCE. A fine set of 4 hand-carved stone stamp seals of cylindrical and hemispherical forms from across th

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3100 BCE. A lovely stamp seal of tubular form that is hand-carved from translucent, yellow-white stone. The cylindrical seal bears

This dual-faced stamp seal from the Akkadian Empire showcases the high level of symbolic and functional artistry typical of the period. The intricate carvings on both sides were used to seal and secur

This carved steatite amulet from the Neo-Sumerian period is adorned with a cross motif, possibly indicating a cosmological or religious significance. Amulets like this were essential for personal prot

This two-faced stamp seal from the Old Babylonian Period is a fine example of the intricate craftsmanship of Mesopotamian artisans. The detailed engravings on each face likely depict mythological scen

Ancient Near East, modern Syria, Tell Brak, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3000 BCE. An eye idol of monumental proportions, hand-carved from white limestone. The idol is defined by a flat base, a gentl

Ancient Near East, Tel Brak, modern day Syria, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3000 BCE. Hand-carved using drills and string cutting from a creamy alabaster, this is one of the most famous artifacts fro

Near Eastern, Eastern Empire, Early Byzantine Period, ca. 7th century CE. An opulent pair of ornamental floor or wall mosaics, each of a massive, rectangular form and featuring an ornate design deline

Mesopotamia, Uruk period, 3rd millennium BCE. Finely carved from a white sedimentary stone, such as limestone, with blue lapis lazuli inlays, a recumbent bull that may have served as a votive offering

Nayarit polychromed terracotta seated couple, Possibly Ixtlan period (c. 300 BCE-300 CE,) Mexico Northwest, white and black slip decoration, modeled as a male and female couple each wearing striped he

Egyptian Alabaster figure of Thoth, Greco-Roman Period (c. 1st c. BCE - 2nd c. CE), Egypt, modeled in walking position, fists clenched, wearing a tripartite wig and short loincloth, carved with back p

A large Middle Assyrian smocky quartz cylinder seal. Middle Assyrian Period, c. 1400 - 1100 BCE. Dimension: 2.9x1.5cm. The design features a mythological hunting scene. A mustached hero or god wearing

Description: This outstanding weaving incorporates natural and aniline dyed handspun yarns into a brilliant rendition of trnsitional period motifs. Near mint condition with mint ends, tassled corners

A Veracruz Stone Yoke Eastern Mexico, c. 400-700 AD Speckled gray stone, the ends carved in relief to depict half of a face with a large headdress. Remains of red cinnabar in

Ancient Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II, ca. 3650 to 3300 BCE. A lovely pottery vessel with a highly-burnished, russet-hued surface made with a thin iron-oxide slip. The coil-formed Nile silt ves

Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, possibly near Antioch, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. An impressive section of a dado from a Roman mosaic depicting a semi-recumbent river god propped up on

Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, probably near Antioch, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd century CE. An exceptional mosaic depicting a wounded giant shown kneeling on serpentine legs with an arrow piercing his c

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Kassite period, ca. 14th to 13th century BCE. Staring past the confine of time, a head depicting a haunting guise carved in soft white glazed faience with a petite nose

Near East / Central Asia, Northwestern Iran, Parthia / Amlash, late Bronze Age, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A remarkable bull effigy cast from bronze with a symmetrically proportioned body! Although hollow,