An Ancient Mesopotamian Steatite Stamp Seal, Circa 3000 BCE

Ancient Mesopotamian Protoliterate Period Steatite Stamp Seal Cultures/Periods: 3500-3000BCE Dimension: 39x26x4mm Findspot: Iraq Provenance: Private Collection, Iranian, acquired before year 2012

This double convex stamp seal, made from grey steatite, dates back to the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia (c. 3000-2000 BCE). It exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and the cultural significa

This early Mesopotamian steatite stamp seal bears the hallmarks of early civilization's complexity and refinement. Such seals are the predecessors to personal signatures and were used to authenticate

This Mesopotamian cylinder seal, carved from steatite, displays the sophistication of ancient seal-making. It was a critical tool for securing documents and goods, and its intricate iconography exempl

Meticulously carved from steatite, this bifacial stamp seal encapsulates the dexterity of Mesopotamian artisans. With imagery pressed on both sides, it served as a tool for sealing and identifying goo

This limestone stamp seal is a testament to the intricate artistry of ancient Mesopotamian culture. The carved motifs, likely symbolic in function, were used to authenticate documents and secure posse

Category: Seals and Cultic Scenes This steatite stamp seal from the Old Babylonian Period features carved depictions that likely served a cultic or administrative function, often used to seal document

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Syrian Provincial, Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3500 to 3000 BCE. A finely preserved stamp seal of a rectangular form carved from gray-green steatite with a

Originating from the Neo-Babylonian Period, this steatite seal features distinct carvings on both faces. Such seals were essential tools in ancient Mesopotamian bureaucracy, used for authenticating do

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, The Levant, Archaic / Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3000 to 2500 BCE. A fine stamp seal bead of hexagonal form carved by hand from dark blue-gray steatite. Th

This two-faced stamp seal from the Old Babylonian Period is a fine example of the intricate craftsmanship of Mesopotamian artisans. The detailed engravings on each face likely depict mythological scen

This bead is a testament to the ingenuity of early Mesopotamian craftsmanship, dating from around 3000 BCE to 2000 BCE. Its simple form and textured surface mirror the period's aesthetic and the early

Dimension: 59x55x21mm New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - Ove

Dimension: 61x51x11mm New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - Ove

Ancient Mesopotamian Jamdat Stamp Seal c.3000 BC. Size 30 x 28 mm. Fine Stone stamp seal carved with standing Antelope left. Condition: perfect. Provenance: from the estate of Robert Thompson of Phila

A striking red steatite stamp seal, this piece from the 2nd millennium BCE carries intricate engravings that were significant in trade and personal identification. The imagery, potent with symbolism,

Category: Cylinder Seals and Impressions This cylinder seal, crafted from steatite, features intricate carvings representative of Mesopotamian iconography. Cylinder seals were crucial in ancient admin

Ancient Mesopotamian Neo Assyrian Bifacial Steatite Stamp Seal Bead Cultures/Periods: 911BC - 609BC Dimension: 29x27x10mm Findspot: Iran Provenance: Family collection, Mr Muhammad Sufi, India. Acquire

This black steatite stamp seal, measuring 4x2.5cm, is a relic from the Near Eastern region, dating back to approximately 400-300 BC. Its deeply etched patterns are emblematic of the iconography preval

This black steatite stamp seal, measuring 1.57x1.18 inches (4x3 cm), is a relic from the Near Eastern region, dating back to approximately 400-300 BC. Its deeply etched patterns are emblematic of the

This Mesopotamian cylinder seal, made of steatite, features intricate geometric and animal motifs. Cylinder seals were critical in ancient Mesopotamia for securing containers and doors, and as a means

This intriguing terracotta piece, measuring 4 x 3.5 cm, appears to be a stamp seal, indicative of the Indus Valley civilization's complex trade systems and social organization. The script engraved on

Category: 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,

Category: Stamp Seals This steatite stamp seal from the Achaemenid Empire period, dating between 550 and 330 BCE, showcases intricate carvings of a grazing animal surrounded by symbolic motifs. Its we