Mesopotamian Shell Amulets, Leopard Forms

**Originally Listed At $450** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Late Uruk, ca. 3300 to 1800 BCE. A pair of hand-carved shell leopard amulets, with elongated, reclining bodies. Their surfaces are drilled

Colima Carved Shell Crocodile, Mexico Classic Maya c.400-800 AD. Size 3 inches length. Carved Shell amulet in the Form of A crocodile with suspension hole. Provenance: from the late Robert Haber Ancie

**Originally Listed At $150** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca. 300 BCE to 900 CE. A collection of ancient shell and rock crystal beads, with a pearlescent, large shell amulet in the form of a bird's he

This ancient Mesopotamian amulet, shaped in the form of an animal motif, is finely crafted from steatite and measures approximately 1.57x0.79x0.39 inches (4x2x1 cm). The amulet’s small size and deta

This is an early Mesopotamian shell token, an intriguing artifact that represents one of the earliest forms of symbolic representation, dating back to approximately 8000-3000 BCE. With dimensions of 1

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumerian, ca. 3000 to 2200 BCE. A stunning lapis lazuli stone carved into the form a crouching frog, simplified with slight bumps as the eyes, the front legs faintly et

2nd-1st millennium B.C. One large zoomorphic example in the form of a lion or other animal, numerous cylindrical and oval examples, together with lozengiform, ovoid, plano-convex and coin-shaped forms

Ancient Mesopotamian Jemdet Nasr Frog c.3000 BC. Size 32 x 18 mm. Carved stone Amulet in form of a frog with incised details. central hole for stringing. frogs are a symbol of renewal. Provenance: Ex

Ancient Mesopotamian Jemdet Nasr Lion c.3000 BC. Size 22 x 15 mm. Carved stone Amulet in form of seated lion. pierced for suspension. Provenance: Ex Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi. Ann Harbor Michigan, USA

This steatite amulet hails from the Neo-Sumerian Period (Ur III), a time known for its religious fervor and the extensive use of amulets in personal devotion and protection. Its drop-shaped form and i

This steatite amulet, carved in the form of a crouching lion, originates from Mesopotamia around 2000-1600 BCE. The lion, a symbol of royal authority and protection, was commonly used in personal ador

This stone amulet, intricately carved in the form of a lion, symbolizes the power and majesty that the animal represented in ancient Mesopotamia. The lion was often associated with royalty and divine

This steatite amulet, carved in the form of a crouching lion, originates from Mesopotamia around 2000-1600 BCE. The lion, a symbol of royal authority and protection, was commonly used in personal ador

An Egyptian faience head and a lapis amulet. Lot includes a small lapis amulet in the form of a phallus, the label describing as Mesopotamian, c. 5000 - 4000 BC, well-preserved with small suspension l

Spanning a dimension of 8x3x1.5 cm (3.14x1.18x0.59 inches), this black steatite amulet features the form of a bird, which in ancient Mesopotamian cultures, often symbolized the link between the heaven

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A hand-carved sandstone plaque of rectangular form featuring a right-facing feline of sizable form. The large leopard strides forward with slend

This lapis lazuli amulet, hewn into the form of a lion, emanates the raw power and regality that characterized ancient Mesopotamia. Its compact size of 2.5 by 1.5 centimeters belies the weighty signif

This exquisite steatite amulet, a silent sentinel in miniature, encapsulates the essence of Mesopotamian grandeur. At a mere 2.5 by 2 centimeters, it commands attention, its form a tribute to the lion

This exquisite ancient Egyptian amulet, sculpted from banded agate, takes the form of a turtle, an animal which symbolized longevity and protection due to its hard shell. The natural banding of the ag

In the form of a stylized tortoise shell, early incised style of carving. [2 1/2" L x 1 3/4" W x 5/8" D]. Bears three chips along edges, largest chip 1/2".

Pair of Armand Albert Rateau style Art Deco with leopard-print upholstery carved wood armchairs, with shaped shell-form backs and cabriole legs. 39" H x 27.5" W x 22" D. Tears and discoloration to fab

14 Karat Gold Shell Bracelet, having seven shell forms, marked 14K, 24.3 grams.

Title: Egyptian Two Cornelian Sea Shell Amulets, New Kingdom Date/Origin: Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1550-1070 B.C. Description: Of red cornelian, realistically carved with all details, drilled for suspen

13 Ancient Stone and Faience Frog and Shell Forms. Largest measures: 1.25"L (3.5 cm). Provenance: Piero and Paola Ferro.