An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Dice Amulet, ca. 2000-1800 BCE

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

Category: Pendants and Figurines Carved from steatite, this amulet depicts a falcon, a symbol of divine protection and power in the ancient Near East. Dating from the Iron Age to the Neo-Assyrian Peri

This steatite amulet, carved in the likeness of a vulture, was a potent symbol in the Near East, embodying protection and celestial connection. Such talismans were commonly used in rituals, believed t

Category: Pendants and Figurines This steatite amulet represents a Lamassu, an Assyrian protective deity. Featuring the body of a bull and the head of a human, it epitomizes the Near Eastern artistic

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

This bifacial steatite amulet from the Neo-Babylonian period displays carvings on both sides, which likely served both decorative and apotropaic functions. The craftsmanship reflects the period's adva

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

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 steatite amulet from the Akkadian Empire features a dot eye carving, a motif often used to ward off the evil eye and protect the wearer. The use of steatite and the stylized eye symbol are indica

**Originally Listed At $400** Near East, Ancient Anatolian and Persian cultures, Luristan / Achaemenid / Elamite, late Bronze to Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 400 BCE. A collection of cast copper and bronze s

This steatite amulet, carved in the form of a crouching lion, originates from Mesopotamia around 2000-1600 BCE. The lion, a symbol of royal authority and protection, was commonly used in personal ador

This steatite amulet, carved in the form of a crouching lion, originates from Mesopotamia around 2000-1600 BCE. The lion, a symbol of royal authority and protection, was commonly used in personal ador

This intriguing double-headed animal amulet, carved from steatite, reflects the Near Eastern mastery of symbolic representation. Such amulets were often personal talismans, invoking the protective pow

Ancient Near East, Babylon, ca. 1800 BCE. A wonderful mold-formed buff terracotta relief plaque depicting a bearded male deity, perhaps Nergal, the war god of the underworld and one of the Babylonian

This steatite carving of an eagle from the Middle Bronze Age features the bird, a potent symbol of power and divine protection in Near Eastern cultures. Such carvings were commonly used as amulets or

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

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE; Near East, Persian Empire / Egypt, Islamic culture, ca. 7th to 11th century CE. A collec

**Originally Listed At $450** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Late Uruk, ca. 3300 to 1800 BCE. A pair of hand-carved shell leopard amulets, with elongated, reclining bodies. Their surfaces are drilled

Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE; Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Persia, Parthian to Sassanian Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 600 CE. A collection of 5 ancient carnelia

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Mideast - Central Asia, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, ca 3rd to 1st millennium BCE. A nice assortment of amulets and beads in carved shell and stone along with

Ancient Near East, ca. 2000 BCE. This is a gorgeous example of a large cast bronze axe head with clean, simple design and an elongated ovoid socket. Size: 7.4" L x 3.4" W (18.8 cm x 8.6 cm). Provenan

Finely carved in the shape of a wild-boar, pierced for suspension. Material:Steatite Size:4.3 cm L - 1 11/16 inches Provenance: Joseph Klein collection, formed between 1941 and 1980. Thence by descent