Sold2015A Near Eastern steatite lampA Near Eastern steatite lamp, c. 1st Millennium BC, triangular in shape with vertical wall and a small handle at back. The side are decorated with incised concentric circles, angled and crossing linesSee Sold Price
Sold2020Near Eastern Steatite Tell Brak Eye IdolTitle: Near Eastern Steatite Tell Brak Eye Idol Date & Origin: Tell Brak, Syria, c. 3300 B.C. Description: The body deeply carved with wave pattern and fringes, the top with the eyes carved with deepSee Sold Price
Sold2016Near Eastern Steatite Wild Boar Amulet, 2000 BCFinely 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 descentSee Sold Price
Sold2016A Near Eastern steatite gabled stamp sealThe California Museum of Ancient Art is de-accessioning lot # 106 to raise funds for its Ancient Art Acquisition Fund in order to build its growing collections. A Near Eastern steatite gabled stamp seSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Idol Carving Figurine, c. 800-600 BCECategory: Figurines and Statuettes This steatite idol represents a figurative carving from the ancient Near East, commonly used in religious and ritual contexts. Its detailed portrayal suggests a signSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Plaque with Dot Engraving, Early Dynastic Period, c. 2900-2334 BCEThis steatite plaque from the Early Dynastic Period features dot engraving, a decorative technique used extensively in Mesopotamia. Such plaques were often embedded in furniture, walls, or religious aSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Lamassu Sculpture Amulet, c. 800-600 BCECategory: 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 artisticSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Idol Carving Figurine, c. 800-600 BCECategory: Figurines and Statuettes This steatite idol represents a figurative carving from the ancient Near East, commonly used in religious and ritual contexts. Its detailed portrayal suggests a signSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Idol Carving, Early Bronze Age, c. 3300-2100 BCEThis steatite idol from the Early Bronze Age of the Near East demonstrates the era's distinctive artistic style and religious iconography. Idols like this were likely used in domestic shrines or carriSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Near Eastern Steatite Cylinder Seal with Horse Motif, Early 2nd Millennium BCThis cylinder seal, crafted from steatite in the early 2nd millennium BC, features a dynamic procession of horses, a motif that signifies status and power in Near Eastern cultures. The horses are rendSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Falcon Amulet, c. 1200-539 BCECategory: 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 PeriSee Sold Price
2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Animal Head Carving, c. 3000-2000 BCEThis exquisite steatite carving of an animal's head, likely representing a guardian or symbolic creature, hails from the early Bronze Age civilizations of the Near East. The intricate detailing and stSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, c. 1200-800 BCECategory: Sealings This steatite stamp seal from the Near East features a geometric pattern that is both aesthetic and functional. Such seals were used to secure and decorate containers or documents,See Sold Price
Sold2024A Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, Circa 2nd Millennium B.C.This steatite stamp seal, with its square form and 4 cm dimension, is a quintessential artifact of Near Eastern antiquity. The intricately carved motif, a testament to the artistry of the period, maySee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Bust Head Carving, Neo-Sumerian Period (Ur III), c. 2112-2004 BCEThis steatite bust head carving from the Neo-Sumerian period (Ur III) exemplifies the artistry of the era, focusing on detailed human features which may represent a deity or a high-ranking individual.See Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Two-Faced Stamp Seal, Akkadian Empire, c. 2334-2154 BCEThis 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 securSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Amulet, Neo-Sumerian Period (Ur III), c. 2112-2004 BCEThis 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 protSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Eagle-Headed Deity, 1st Millennium BCEThis steatite figure, with an eagle's head atop a human form, is a testament to the Near Eastern melding of the natural world with the divine. Such figures often represented powerful deities and wereSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Cylinder Seal, Neo-Assyrian Period, c. 911-609 BCEThis cylinder seal from the Neo-Assyrian period is carved from steatite, a material favored for its durability and ease of carving. The intricate engravings likely served both decorative and functionaSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Near Eastern Steatite Relief Tablet, Circa 2nd Millennium BCEThis steatite relief tablet, spanning 10 by 7 cm, serves as a window into the complex iconography of the Near Eastern civilizations during the 2nd millennium BCE. The intricate carving depicts a mythoSee Sold Price
2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Eagle Carving, Middle Bronze Age, c. 2100-1550 BCEThis 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 orSee Sold Price
2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, Middle Assyrian Period, c. 1392-934 BCEThis 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 admiSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Figure, 2nd Millennium BCEThis steatite artifact embodies the skilled workmanship of the Near Eastern artisans during the 2nd millennium BCE. Its diminutive form likely served a practical or amuletic purpose, common in the daiSee Sold Price
2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal with Dual Faces, Akkadian Empire, c. 2334-2154 BCEThis unique two-faced stamp seal from the Akkadian Empire era is crafted from steatite, a material favored for its durability and ease of carving. The intricate designs on both sides of the seal wouldSee Sold Price
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