Knife (Dao), Shang Period (1600-1100 BCE)

China, Shang Dynasty, ca. 1600 to 1046 BCE. The Shang Dynasty is the first Chinese dynasty in its recorded (emphasis on recorded) history. During this period China was known for its incredible skill i

Chinese Shang Period (1600 to 1050 BCE) pottery jar, 3.75"h x 5.25"d

Chinese. With tapering blade with a median ridge on both sides that continues over the tubular socket to the tang. Shang Dynasty period. (c. 1600-1046 BCE) Width: 8 1/2 in (21.6 cm)

The jade cow pendant is brown to dark brown, and is decorated on its body with hook shaped designs that are typical of the period. It has large eyes that sit under incised horns and teardrop shaped ea

Chinese Archaic Bronze Dagger, Late Shang Dynasty, (1600-1100 BC). The blade with a hafting hole on a hilt cast with channels intended for inlay; encrusted with a green patina with some areas of brown

A large Middle Assyrian smocky quartz cylinder seal. Middle Assyrian Period, c. 1400 - 1100 BCE. Dimension: 2.9x1.5cm. The design features a mythological hunting scene. A mustached hero or god wearing

Green Jade Dragon Collared Disc, Late Shang Dynasty, c. 1600-1100 B.C. Provenance: Dallas W. Boesendahl, $5500, see last photo. (W622208){WK} Measurements: 9" Dia

A Large Chinese Antique Archaic Jade Axe Fu: Shang Dynasty (C. 1600-1100 Bc) And Later, The Jade Axe Is Carved With Slightly Convex Sides Flaring Towards The Flatly Cutting Edges, The Stone Of Mottled

This carved relief plaque, made from main chlorite schist. Dating back to the Mesopotamian period (c. 2000-1600 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and rich cultural significance of the N

This high relief amulet, made from silvery and verde marron chlorite schist. Dating back to the Mesopotamian period (c. 2100-1600 BCE), it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and profound cultural

This exquisite double convex stamp seal, made from fine diorite, dates back to the Mesopotamian period (c. 2100-1600 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance of the e

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A fine, press-molded terracotta plaque featuring the intimidating countenance of the legendary demon giant Humbaba

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A trio of cuneiform tablets, also known as biscuits, each partially translated. One is an account of fields in the town of

Ancient Near East, southern Mesopotamia, Babylon, Old Babylonian period, ca. 1900 to 1600 BCE. A hand-built clay tablet with slightly convex faces and peripheries. The tablet contains an administrativ

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A beautiful example of a mold-formed pottery plaque depicting a right-facing woman seated on a throne or chair. Th

Ancient Near East, Southern Mesopotamia, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 1900 to 1600 BCE. A gathering of two large rectangular clay tablets with lightly rounded peripheries and slightly convex faces. Each

Ancient Greece, Mycenaean Period, ca. 1200 to 1100 BCE. A rare example of a forged-bronze short sword blade of lengthy form. The T-shaped tang features 6 perforations meant to hold decorative rivets o

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A very old administrative document listing fields, in the form of a ceramic "biscuit," a tablet c

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A pair of ceramic "biscuits" or tablets inscribed with dense lines of cuneiform text. The larger of the two is translated (

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A hand-built clay bulla of petite size bearing 9 lines of inscribed Akkadian script. The text shows that it was cr

Ancient Near East, Anatolian, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 1800 to 1600 BCE. A pair of smooth, elongated, ovoid weights made of heavy hematite, with slightly dull, silvery surfaces, and one that is in t

Warring States Period, “Ming Dao” (Knife money) 5pcs. GVF-EF战国时代, 明刀5枚. GVF-EF

This intricately carved jade vase, at 5.5 cm by 4.5 cm (2.17 inches by 1.77 inches), is adorned with a Taotie mask, a motif prevalent in Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BCE) artifacts. The Taotie is a mys

Two partially shaped jade blade forms in the style of the Late Neolithic to early Shang period style (c. 2000 - 1500 BCE) (ROND2-796)(PR) Dimensions: 16" and 15" high