An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Bust Head Carving, Neo-Sumerian Period (Ur III), c. 2112-2004 BCE

This 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.

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 cylinder seal from the Neo-Sumerian period, specifically the Ur III dynasty, features intricate carvings that include symbolic representations of religious rituals or celestial beings, reflecting

Category: Sealings This four-faced steatite pillar seal from the Neo-Sumerian period is adorned with the engravings of predator animals, likely symbolizing power and protection. Each face of the pilla

This steatite amulet from the Neo-Sumerian period, dating back to between 2112 and 2004 BCE, features intricately carved circular motifs which are characteristic of the era's symbolic art. Such amulet

This steatite amulet from the Neo-Sumerian period, dating back to between 2112 and 2004 BCE, features intricately carved circular motifs which are characteristic of the era's symbolic art. Such amulet

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, city of Lagash, Neo-Sumerian period, reign of Gudea of Lagash, ca. 2144 to 2124 BCE. A nice pair of hand-built clay foundation cones with tapering conical bodies

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Kassite period, ca. 14th to 13th century BCE. Staring past the confine of time, a head depicting a haunting guise carved in soft white glazed faience with a petite nose

Ancient Egypt, Predynastic period, late Naqada II to Naqada III, ca. 3200 to 3000 BCE. An enormous hand-built marl clay jar with a russet-hued surface made with a thin iron-oxide slip. The burnished v

Ancient Near East, Tel Brak, modern day Syria, Late Uruk Period, ca. 3300 to 3000 BCE. Hand-carved using drills and string cutting from a creamy alabaster, this is one of the most famous artifacts fro

Ancient Eastern Mediterranean / Western Anatolia, Phoenicia, Persian to Hellenistic period, ca. 5th to 1st century BCE. An attractive and quite rare pottery figure of a pregnant female in a pose simil

A fantastic upper portion from an Egyptian wood coffin lid or cover board, Ramesside Period, c. 1293 – 1185 BC, the face in nice style with long black wig, head band centered with a lotus flower and

Egyptian bronze standing Ibis, Third Intermediate Period, c. 1069-664 BC, with a wooden body and lapis lazuli tail feathers. As is typical the head and legs are of bronze, the head and beak nicely det

Ancient Greece, Classical period, ca. 5th century BCE. A beautiful example of a core-formed glass amphoriskos (miniature amphora) once used to hold perfumed oils. The near-miniature vase boasts an exc

Ancient Egypt, Late Period, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A more than life-size male head from a sarcophagus, finely carved from cedar wood and presenting bold facial features in low to high relief, including a

Ancient Greece, Classical Period, ca. 6th to 5th century BCE. A beautiful example of a core-formed glass amphoriskos once used to hold scented oils. The near-miniature vase boasts an elegant form with

An ancient Near Eastern Mesopotamian Tell Brak hand carved stone Eye idol. One of the most famous artifact types from early Mesopotamia. Shaped like a weight surmounted by two eyes, much scholarly con

Solomon Islands, inlaid head carving, 20th c, (poss. earlier), shell inlaid head carving with fiber hair, with mount hole to underside, 9.5"h x 7"w x 9"d Provenance: Property from the Collection of a

Egyptian Alabaster figure of Thoth, Greco-Roman Period (c. 1st c. BCE - 2nd c. CE), Egypt, modeled in walking position, fists clenched, wearing a tripartite wig and short loincloth, carved with back p

Near Eastern, Eastern Empire, Early Byzantine Period, ca. 7th century CE. An opulent pair of ornamental floor or wall mosaics, each of a massive, rectangular form and featuring an ornate design deline

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, 6th millennium BCE. A female fertility idol carved from alabaster. She stands on attenuated, stubby legs with her right arm held straight by her side and her left arm f

A beautiful Egyptian wooden falcon, Late Period, c. 664 - 332 BC, with gorgeous polychrome decoration, the facial details and feathers nicely detailed in black line and wearing a headdress consisting

A stunning upper portion of an Egyptian sarcophagus lid, Late Period, c. 664 - 332 BC, with handsome features, wearing a striated wig and multiple broad collars. The pigment is beautifully preserved a

Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, possibly near Antioch, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. An impressive section of a dado from a Roman mosaic depicting a semi-recumbent river god propped up on