INSCRIBED STONE FRAGMENT NORTH AFRICA, POSSIBLY EGYPT, 3RD - 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

A Sumerian stone tablet fragment, 3rd-2nd millennium BCE, Mesopotamian, inscribed with lines of cuneiform, 8cm wide3cm deep7.5cm highProvenance: By repute private collection, London and Geneva, pre-19

Neolithic, 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group comprising: a knapped flint handaxe; a knapped flint sickle blade; two sickle blade fragments. 203 grams total, 5.5-15cm (2 1/4 - 6"). Property of an Am

This compelling stone amulet from the Mesopotamian region, dated approximately to the 2nd millennium B.C., measures 4.5x2.5 cm. It represents an animal figure, possibly a domesticated species such as

An Egyptian stone pestle, or grinding stone, c. 3rd - 2nd Millennium BC, well-worn and used with attractive deposits. L: 4 ½ in (11.4 cm). Ex Detroit private collection.

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.

A Mesopotamian stone bread stamp, 3rd - 2nd Millennium BC, with divided into four quadrants, each containing quadrupeds including horned antelope and perhaps bulls. 2 in x 1 7/8 in (5 x 4.7 cm). Light

Carved stone fragment. North India. Gandharan period. 2nd c BC. Green Schist carved in relief with a Buddha and two Devotees. 13-1/2" wide. 7-1/2" high. 1-3/4". Base- 15-1/4" wide. 4" deep. 2" high.

Ancient Bactrian stone column idol Circa late 3rd - early 2nd Millennium B.C. Size 8 1/2 inches high, 4 inches diameter widest point. Carved stone Idol of waisted cylindrical form, with a shallow groo

Ca. 3rd-2nd millennium BC.A red stone bust of a statuette representing a stylized man, standing, arms crossed over his abdomen, right over left. The body, treated in a geometric way, is adorned at the

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A stone figurine of a female with schematic facial features with indented eyes and long nose; hands cupped under breasts, wide hips and legs close together; engraved pubic trian

Neolithic Period, 3rd-2nd millennium B.C. or later. Dressed stone panel with incised image of a horned animal in profile; mounted on a custom-made stand. 15.15 kg, 34.5 cm (13 1/2 in.). From a collect

Neolithic, 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mottled igneous breccia macehead-shaped axehead, pierced through the body for insertion of haft, round bodied in shape. 494 grams, 83mm (3 1/4") The property of a G

A choice stone oil lamp from the Indus Valley, ca. 3rd – 2nd Millennium BC. This superbly detailed example is 5 in long and is carved from blue-grey chlorite characteristic of this region. This diam

A fine stone oil lamp from the Indus Valley, ca. 3rd - 2nd Millennium BC. This superbly detailed example is 4 in long and is carved from blue-gray chlorite characteristic of this region. The sides of

Circa 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C. Dimensions: 1 5/8 inches (4.1 cm.) x 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm.) Ex. Private East Coast, USA collection; ex- Massachusetts, USA, Collection, collected in the 1960s Guaranteed

Neolithic, 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A fully bifacial knapped flint sickle knife with near straight and serrated cutting edge, the back edge convex; in a pale grey to transluscent brown flint showing pro

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. Plano-convex in profile, oval in plan with facial detailing to the knop finial, underside with incuse tree motifs. 3.81 grams, 21 mm (3/4 in.). From a London, UK, collection fo

Neolithic, 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bifacial knapped points in orange-brown flint comprising: three triangular-section tanged types; three leaf-shaped types. 18 grams total, 24-53mm (1

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ceramic idol fragments comprising: a head with incised eyes, pinched nose and long hair; a lower part of the body, right leg missing from the knee; a fragment o

Neolithic, 3rd-2nd millennium BC. Group of bifacial knapped points comprising: two leaf type; one asymmetric leaf type; one trapezoidal type with squared butt and three tanged types, generally in oran

A composite stone seated female figure, Bactria-Margiana, late 3rd - early 2nd Millennium BC, the body of chlorite or steatite and the head and shoulders of limestone. The figure wears a robe and sits

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. Conical foundation nail fragment with broad domed top, columns of cuneiform text to the shank:'dnin-gir -suur-sa?-kal-ga-den-lil -lalugal-a-nigu -de -a ensi?IR.BUR.LAki-kenig -

A very early 3rd millennium BC bulbous vessel decorated with geometric design and two hanging lugs, a remarkable early vessel, Ancient Near East, possibly Egypt. 5 1/8 in. x 6 diameter

4th-2nd millennium B.C. A stone bowl fragment decorated with a herd of bulls in raised relief, some fighting. 388 grams, 80 mm high (3 1/8 in.). Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.