Western Asiatic Black Stone Bowl

3rd millennium BC. A rectangular black stone bowl with rounded basal edges. 365 grams, 18cm (7"). Property of a gentleman; previously with Galerie Samarcande, Paris, France.

2nd-1st millennium B.C. Polished haematite cylinder with incuse frieze depicting a standing profile human figure in flounced kilt and mesh tunic brandishing a dagger towards a rearing ibex, with two s

1st millennium B.C. Modelled in the round with incised scale detailing, annular eyes and open slit mouth; pierced through the dorsal fin. 8.4 grams, 33 mm (1 1/4 in.). Collected from 1969-1999. From t

Ca. 1200-600 BC. The face is oval and inclines downwards at one side. The back has a stalk handle in the form of a bird's neck and head with the beak open. The eyes of the bird are the suspension hole

An undated archaistic group of carved stone items comprising: a flask with chamfered rim; a lion figure with bowl to the rump; a feline head. 1.5 kg total, 11-14.5cm (4 1/4 - 5 3/4"). Property of a Lo

Ca. 600-800 AD A Judeo-Aramaic "devil trap" terracotta bowl with 10 black lines of inscription spiralling around the interior. In between the inscription, is a male demon with his feet chained. Bowls

1st millennium B.C. or later. A polyhedral pyramid with cuboidal suspension black to apex; incised symbols to base. 27 grams, 36 mm (1 3/8 in.). Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From

A James Under Baggage carving, this time in Black Hills alabaster. This Lakota piece depicting a standing buffalo and wolf, measures 5"x 9" and has exquisite marbling in the stone. Please see photos f

Provenance: The Estate of Barry Tarlow, Los Angeles; Condition: chips along mouth rim and foot; scratches to interior; 15 inches diameter; 6 1/4 inches high

A Bactrian black stone bowl, c. 3rd – 2nd Millennium BC, hemispherical with well-hollowed interior. H: 2 ½ in (6.3 cm); Dia: 4 ½ in (11.4 cm). Light surface deposits. Ex New Jersey estate.

1st millennium B.C. Comprising: a pillow-shaped carnelian amulet pierced through the notched upper edge, hatched panels to both faces; a triangular-section stamp seal displaying ring-and-dot motifs an

2nd-1st millennium B.C. or later. Steatite or talc with two columns of cuneiform text, un-drilled: -num, son of Ad-da-al(?)-a/za(?); possibly unfinished. See Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinde

Circa 3rd millennium B.C. Comprising: bull in seated pose, quartz; nesting bird, steatite; crouching frog, serpentine. 7.71 grams total, 16-22 cm (5/8 - 7/8 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a No

4th millennium B.C. Graduated group of restrung butterfly-shaped beads with labrys-shaped spacers. 29.8 grams, 37 cm (14 1/2 in.). Acquired 1980-2015.Ex Abelita family collection. [No Reserve]

Circa 3rd millennium B.C. With incised braided design forming diamond-shape hatching. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 28. 10.9 g

Circa 3rd millennium B.C. Of cotton-reel shape; deeply incised leaf and other motifs. 4.98 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). Ex property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s, item

Circa 1st millennium B.C. and later. Restrung with two central feature beads; composed of graduated beads of various types of stone, glass and shell. Cf. Hussein, M.M., Altaweel, M., Gibson, McGuire,

1st millennium B.C. and later. A restrung designer necklace composed mainly of graduated pottery, glass and stone beads of various dates, types and colours, including a central piriform bead. 16.6 gra

Circa 1st millennium B.C. and later. Restrung, composed of white circular beads of stone, shell, and glass, including biconical, irregular and other types. Cf. Hussein, M.M., Altaweel, M., Gibson, McG

Black stone bowl - 126X126X50 mm - 282.7 GShipping Rate: $36.00 .shipping rates are determined by Parcel weight and destination.Combined shipping: We offer combine shipping on multiple items purchased

Black stone bowl - 126X126X50 mm - 282.7 GShipping Rate: $36.00 .shipping rates are determined by Parcel weight and destination.Combined shipping: We offer combine shipping on multiple items purchased

2nd-1st millennium B.C. Graduated designer group of agate, crystal, glass and other beads, biconvex, tubular, drop-shaped and other types, the centrepiece a large annular bead. 95 grams, 56 cm long (2

1st millennium B.C. and later. Restrung; composed of beads of various shapes and shades of cream, light blue and grey. Cf. Hussein, M.M., Altaweel, M., Gibson, McGuire, Nimrud The Queen’s Tombs, Bag

Black stone bowl - 126.5X126X50 mm - 242.6 G Shipping: $36.00. Shipping rates are determined by Parcel weight and destination.