Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Mason's Mark, c. 1200-800 BCECategory: Ancient Tools and Decorative Items This steatite object, likely a mason'?s mark or a standard measure, was used in construction or trade to ensure uniformity and precision. Such tools were eSee 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
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
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, c. 1200-800 BCEAncient steatite stamp seal from the Near Eastern Iron Age, featuring intricate geometric and astral designs. This artifact reflects the cultural significance of seals in ancient administrative and trSee 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
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
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
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, c. 1200-800 BCEAncient steatite stamp seal from the Near Eastern Iron Age, featuring intricate geometric and astral designs. This artifact reflects the cultural significance of seals in ancient administrative and trSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, c. 1200-800 BCEAncient steatite stamp seal from the Near Eastern Iron Age, featuring intricate geometric and astral designs. This artifact reflects the cultural significance of seals in ancient administrative and trSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, c. 1200-800 BCEAncient steatite stamp seal from the Near Eastern Iron Age, featuring intricate geometric and astral designs. This artifact reflects the cultural significance of seals in ancient administrative and trSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, c. 1200-800 BCEAncient steatite stamp seal from the Near Eastern Iron Age, featuring intricate geometric and astral designs. This artifact reflects the cultural significance of seals in ancient administrative and trSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Stamp Seal, c. 1200-800 BCEAncient steatite stamp seal from the Near Eastern Iron Age, featuring intricate geometric and astral designs. This artifact reflects the cultural significance of seals in ancient administrative and trSee 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
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
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
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Three-Sided Stamp Seal, c. 1200-800 BCEThis three-sided stamp seal, made from steatite, dates back to the Iron Age of the Near East. Each face of the seal features distinct, intricately carved motifs, which were used to imprint clay and waSee 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
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Bifacial Steatite Amulet, Neo-Babylonian Period, c. 626-539 BCEThis bifacial steatite amulet from the Neo-Babylonian period displays carvings on both sides, which likely served both decorative and apotropaic functions. The craftsmanship reflects the period's advaSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Near Eastern Uruk Period Steatite Linear Stamp, c. 3300-3100 BCEThis steatite linear stamp, originating from the Uruk period of the Near East, around 3300 to 3100 BCE, features repetitive geometric patterns. Stamps like this were primarily used for marking goods aSee 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
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
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
Jun 27Freeman's | HindmanCIRCLE OF WILLEM VRELANT (active Flanders, Bruges, 1454-1481) The Haraucourt Hours, use of Toul, inUS$15,000