Sold2024An Ancient Mesopotamian Stone Lion Amulet, Circa 2nd Millennium BCEThis stone amulet, intricately carved in the form of a lion, symbolizes the power and majesty that the animal represented in ancient Mesopotamia. The lion was often associated with royalty and divineSee Sold Price
Sold2019ANCIENT BACTRIAN GLASS STAMP SEAL 3RD TO 2ND BCEANCIENT CENTRAL ASIA, BACTRIA, CIRCA . 3RD TO 2ND MILLENNIUM BCE. A FINELY-CARVED GLASS STAMP SEAL BEAD WITH A PIERCED SUSPENSION HOLE, AND A FLAT STAMP FACE. THE STAMP IS INCISED WITH AN IMAGE OF A BSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Alabaster Ram Amulet, Circa 2nd Millennium BCEThis meticulously sculpted alabaster ram, an emblem of strength and leadership, hails from the ancient Near Eastern region. Rams were frequently depicted in the art and mythology of the area, symbolizSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Mesopotamian Dolomite Amulet Carved with Horse, c. 3rd Millennium BCEThis amulet, carved from dolomite and depicting a horse, originates from ancient Mesopotamia, circa 3rd millennium BCE. The detailed carving showcases the artistic skills and symbolic significance ofSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Bactrian Alabaster Quadruped Figurine, Circa 3rd-2nd Millennium BCEThis stylized animal figurine, carved from alabaster, is indicative of Bactrian artistic traditions from the 3rd to the 2nd millennium BCE. Its simplified form, with minimal detailing, suggests it wasSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Mesopotamian Carved Linear Cylinder Seal Bead, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCEThis carved linear cylinder seal bead from Ancient Mesopotamia dates back to the 3rd-2nd millennium BCE. Crafted from a speckled stone with shades of blue and white, the bead features a cylindrical shSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Bactrian stone column idol Circa late 3rd - early 2nd Millennium B.C.Ancient Bactrian stone column idol Circa late 3rd - early 2nd Millennium B.C. Size 8 1/2 inches high, 4 inches diameter widest point. Carved stone Idol of waisted cylindrical form, with a shallow grooSee Sold Price
Sold2024Sumerian Tan Stone Couchant RamCirca 3rd to 2nd Millennium BC. Carved schematically; seated with legs folded under and triangular heads with curved horns (one missing), drilled pupils. Pierced for suspension. Size 5/8 in. L. Ex DutSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Mesopotamian Rectangular Stone Stamp Seal, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCEThis rectangular stone stamp seal hails from Ancient Mesopotamia, dating back to the 3rd-2nd millennium BCE. The seal features intricate carved designs typical of Mesopotamian craftsmanship, used to iSee Sold Price
Sold2024Two Sumerian Calcite Couchant Rams**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A set of 2 hand-carved calcite ram figurines, each laying in a couchant position with legs folded beneatSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Egyptian Fist Amulet, Circa 1st Millennium BCEThis stone amulet, carved in the shape of a clenched fist, is emblematic of Egyptian symbolism, where such gestures were often associated with strength and protection. Its simplistic yet powerful formSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Steatite Anthropomorphic Figurine, Circa 2nd Millennium BCEThis steatite figurine, standing at 7 cm tall and 3.5 cm wide, is a remarkable representation of anthropomorphic art from the 2nd millennium BCE. The figure, carved from the soft stone known as soapstSee Sold Price
Sold2017Babylonian Cuneiform Biscuit and Cylinder SealAncient Near East, Babylon or Sumeria, Late Ur III period or Isin Dynasty, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. A ceramic cuneiform "biscuit" and a carved white stone cylinder seal. The cuneiformSee Sold Price
Sold2023Mesopotamian Stone Fish Amulet, ex-Malter**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A hand-carved stone fish amulet exhibiting a scaly body as well as textures fins created with dozeSee Sold Price
Sold2015Ancient Bactrian Circular Stone IdolNear East, Bactria, ca. 3rd to 2nd Millennium BCE. A large stone idol, somewhat humorously carved in the shape of a large aspirin tablet, with a groove dividing both surfaces into semi-circles. Size:See Sold Price
Sold2021Ancient Bactrian Stone Aniconic Weight**Originally Listed At $500** Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A sizable weight that is carved from a pale gray stone with white inclusions bearing an egg-shaped body withSee Sold Price
Sold2018Bactrian Stone Tablet IdolAncient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A large circular idol, hand-carved from a mottled beige stone with light inclusions, with a shallow slot/groove on one face which dividesSee Sold Price
Sold2024Huge Ancient Bactrian Stone Disc IdolAncient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. A large circular idol of characteristically abstract form, hand-carved from a mottled dark-gray stone with scattered veining inSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Near Eastern Carved Stone Animal Figurine, Circa 3rd Millennium B.C.This compelling stone amulet from the Mesopotamian region, dated approximately to the 2nd millennium B.C., measures 4.5x2.5 cm. It represents an animal figure, possibly a domesticated species such asSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ancient Bactrian Pink Stone Pillar / Column IdolCentral Asia or Asia Minor, Bactria, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A beautiful example of a pillar idol (sometimes called a column idol), hand-carved and smoothed from a mottled creamy pink and greySee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Bactrian Stone Abstract Idol TorsoAncient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. late 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. An abstract idol torso carved from hardstone of a dark green hue, perhaps chlorite. The top of the broad shoulders features a shallowSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Bactrian Stone Mace Heads (Weapons)Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. late 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A set of 2 hand-carved mace heads, each of inverted conical form with a biconical hafting hole drilled through the body. Carved fromSee Sold Price
Sold202412 Near Eastern Stone, Shell, and Silver Amulets**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 withSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Mesopotamian Incised Pillar-Shaped Stone Weight, 3rd-2nd Millennium BCEThis incised pillar-shaped stone weight from ancient Mesopotamia dates back to the 3rd-2nd millennium BCE. Stone weights like these were crucial for trade and commerce, used to measure goods and commoSee Sold Price
Oct 09Kew Auctions SERPENTINE DOUBLE REGISTERED CYLINDRICAL SEAL, BABYLONIAN PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND MILLENNIUM£460
Oct 09Kew Auctions AN AMULET OF A SEATED IBEX OR RAM IN STEATITE STONE, PERSIAN PERIOD 600 - 400 B.C.£500
Oct 17Galerie Zacke A LARGE AND IMPORTANT SCHIST FIGURE OF MAITREYA, ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA€20,000
Oct 17Galerie Zacke A SCHIST PANEL DEPICTING THE BIRTH OF SIDDHARTHA'S HORSE KANTHAKA, ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA,€2,000
Oct 12Hess Fine AuctionsAncient Greco-Roman High Karat Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio Ring w/ Man Carrying Patriarchal CrossUS$275(5 bids)
Oct 02Potter & Potter AuctionsInuit Stone Figure of a Dead Spirit. [Circa 2005]. Carved s...US$125(2 bids)
Oct 06Life Antiques LimitedAncient Roman Ring with Clasped Hands Intaglio ,Circa 1st- 3rd Century AD£80