Western Asiatic Lead Menorah Sealing

This intriguing object is a fragmentary piece of what was once a part of an ancient house cart figurine, originating from Western Asiatic territories and dating back to the 1st millennium BCE. Measuri

Circa 5th century A.D. A lead-alloy button of sub-circular form, decorated with a central openwork cross and six crosses around the face. 6.32 grams, 20 mm (3/4 in.). Acquired in Jerusalem, Israel, in

Circa 2nd-4th century A.D.. Discoid seal plate with impressed menorah flanked by characters. 3.6 grams, 15 mm (5/8 in.). Collected from 1969-1999.From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

Early 1st millennium AD or later. A group comprising: a banded agate plaque in gold frame with hinge loops, obverse with inset granulated triangle, reverse with menorah and Hebrew legend; a banded aga

1st millennium AD. A group of two lead fragments, one a female with diadem and flowing hair, the other a male in helmet(?) with brow-band. 48 grams total, 29-33mm (1 - 1 1/4"). Ex an important Dutch c

3rd-7th century AD. A carnelian stamp seal with domed body; engraved to the underside with a reclining zebu. See Gyselen, R. Sasanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Acta Iranica 44, H

A Western Asiatic gold lion-headed bracelet Circa 5th-4th Century B.C. The penannular hoop of round cross-section, each terminal formed of a naturalistic lion's heads, with applied linked chain, rope

Ca. 560 BC A terracotta temple foundation brick of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, rectangular with fourteen columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II. Tr

2nd millennium BC. A hollow-formed bronze male head with aquiline nose and deep eye-sockets (to accept inserts), radiating bands above the brow. 181 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London gentlema

13th-6th century B.C. A bronze axehead with ribbed openwork socket terminating in a butt formed of four cones, the blade expanding from the mouth of a growling lion with a flowing mane; mounted on a c

Ca. 560 BC A terracotta temple foundation brick of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, rectangular with fourteen columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II. Bo

12th-7th century BC. A two-part annular bracelet comprising a sheet-gold tube over a core; on the longer, female section, the open rim strengthened and decorated with a guilloche in filigree gold wire

A Western Asiatic mottled stone spectacle idol Circa 4th Millennium B.C. With trapezoidal body, 'eyes' drilled through and carved flat at the back, 6.5cm high Footnotes: Provenance: With Momjian (Abu

Ca. 560 BC.A terracotta temple brick of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, rectangular with columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II. Both the construction

A hard limestone engraved with an Aramaic inscription which is Sh’K’L weight. It will be one shekel weight. 20 mm. diam., 12 mm. height 8.10 grams.CONDITION Good condition. PROVENANCE Fo

Ca. 600-800 AD A Judeo-Aramaic "devil trap" terracotta bowl with 10 black lines of inscription spiralling around the interior. In between the inscription, is a male demon with his feet chained. Bowls

1st millennium BC. A bronze figurine or weight in the form of a scorpion modelled in the round, the tail curved on its back, flat to the underside. 15.6 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). Property of a North Londo

2nd millennium BC. A large carved alabaster discoid idol with shallow slot to each flat face. Cf. Linenthal, P. Columns, Discs and the Creation of the World, see www.academia.edu/1004617. 18.7 kg, 40c

A Western Asiatic Banded Agate Necklace  Circa Late 3rd-Early 2nd Millennium B.C. Length 20 3/8 inches (31.7 cm). Provenance: Sarkis & Haddad, Beirut. Private Collection, acquired from the above

Western Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. Quite a head turner, a large vessel of a waisted profile with a rolled rim, skillfully carved from banded alabaster of rich golden hues and mesmerizing w

1st millennium BC. A banded agate bead with curved lower edge. 21.4 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's collection formed between 1960-late 1970s.

3rd millennium BC. A large carved marble idol of Kasura-Beycesultan type with discoid body and lateral lobes, long neck with D-shaped head and lateral notches. 197 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). Property of a

Ca. 2300-1600 BC A beautifully carved ancient Akkadian cylinder seal formed in a rich blue lapis, engraved with a deity (possibly the sun god Shamash) seated with hand raised. In front is a sun symbol

c.1st millennium BC. A scaraboid rock crystal stamp seal bearing intaglio male bust facing left, full beard and laureate crown, pierced for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.6