A green steatite pyramidal stamp seal, Anatolia

A green steatite pyramidal stamp seal, Anatolia, c. 2000 - 1500 BC, with grooved ornament around the side and suspension hole through the top; on base a recumbent bull with tamga above and star before

A nice Near Eastern Halaf period green steatite stamp seal, c. 5th Millennium BC, with square body and raised rectangular handle with perforation through sides. On base, an incised pattern consisting

A grey-green pyramidal stamp seal, Turkmenia, c. 1000 - 800 BC, with four flattened side and horizontal drill for suspension, the base with a winged horse. H: 15 mm. Light deposits. Ex California Muse

A rare Hittite grey steatite rounded stamp seal, Southeastern Anatolia, c. 1500 - 1000 BC, the sides with parallel grooves, the top with a starburst motif, the base smooth. Dia: 2.22 cm. A rare and in

A purple hued steatite bird-formed stamp seal, Southern Anatolia, 2nd Millennium BC, with large central suspension hole; on base a standing ithyphallic figure. 21.5 x 20 mm. Light deposits. Ex Califor

The California Museum of Ancient Art is de-accessioning lot # 228A to raise funds for its Ancient Art Acquisition Fund in order to build its growing collections. A Near Eastern black and green serpent

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Syrian Provincial, Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3500 to 3000 BCE. A finely preserved stamp seal of a rectangular form carved from gray-green steatite with a

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2100 to 1600 BCE. A hand-carved gray steatite stamp seal of a discoid form bearing a scalloped edge and topped with an integral handle. Inscribed on the stamp face i

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2000 to 1700 BCE. A discoid stamp seal carved from light gray steatite with darker traces on the verso from where a handle was present at one time. Inscribed on the

Ca. 2500-1800 BC.A square-shaped steatite seal with the engraved obverse depicting a left-facing bull, with his head over a star, line of script to the top edge. The reverse with a perforated handle.

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2000 to 1700 BCE. A hand-carved gray steatite stamp seal of a discoid form surmounted by a triangular handle. Incised on the stamp face is a right-facing bird, perha

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2100 to 1600 BCE. A hand-carved gray steatite stamp seal of a discoid form bearing a scalloped edge bearing an etched scorpion motif. The verso once contained a ring

Ca. 2500-1800 BC.A square-shaped steatite seal with the engraved obverse depicting a left-facing bull, with his head over a star, line of script to the top edge. The reverse with a perforated handle.

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, The Levant, Archaic / Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3000 to 2500 BCE. A fine stamp seal bead of hexagonal form carved by hand from dark blue-gray steatite. Th

**Originally Listed At $400** Western Asia, modern day Iran, Proto-Elamite (Susa III), ca. 3400 to 3200 BCE. A very rare, fascinating steatite seal stamp of ovoid form, drilled horizontally for suspen

Sumerian Steatite Stamp Seal, Syria c. 3000-2500 B.C. Sumerian, Syria, c. 3000-2500 B.C. A semi-ovoid, pierced lengthways for suspension. Finely carved with two facing horned animals. Comes with desc

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Syrian Provincial, ca. 3rd millennium BCE. A bifacial steatite stamp seal of a rectangular form with rounded corners. The front face of the seal features a

Dimension: 59x55x21mm New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - Ove

A Near Eastern black steatite stamp seal, c. 1000 - 800 BC, with large gabled handle with horizontal drill for suspension, the base square and featuring a seated figure and a quadruped. H: 17 mm. Ex C

A Near Eastern black steatite stamp seal, c. 3rd Millennium BC, roughly oval shaped with domed back and large suspension loop, on base a pair of antelope, one leaping and the other grazing. 2.5 x 2.5

A calcite stamp seal, Anatolia, 2nd Millennium BC, the tall handle with roughly oval profile and horizontal suspension hole; on base a rampant griffon with two registers before, the upper a standing f

A striking red steatite stamp seal, this piece from the 2nd millennium BCE carries intricate engravings that were significant in trade and personal identification. The imagery, potent with symbolism,

Dimension: 61x51x11mm New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - Ove

This red steatite stamp seal bears the intricate engravings characteristic of Parthian craftsmanship, depicting a combat scene that reflects the historical significance and mythological narratives of