An Ancient Near Eastern Chlorite Steatite Animal Figurine, 3rd Millennium BCE

Discover this charming stone figurine from the 2nd Millennium BCE, representing an animal in an alert posture, possibly a domestic creature from the Mesopotamian region. It measures 4 x 2 cm and captu

This steatite figure, with an eagle's head atop a human form, is a testament to the Near Eastern melding of the natural world with the divine. Such figures often represented powerful deities and were

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

Presenting a variegated agate bead from the Near Eastern region, circa the 3rd Millennium BCE. Measuring approximately 1.77 by 0.59 inches, this bead demonstrates the ancient art of agate craftsmanshi

**Originally Listed At $750** Ancient Near East, Syria, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. An intriguing terracotta idol with a roughly triangular body, rounded peripheries, and a pair of pierc

Ancient Near East, Sumerian or Achaemenid, ca. late 3rd to mid-1st millennium BCE. A fine selection of 3 hand-carved lapis lazuli amulets from the ancient Near East. First is an abstract anthropomorph

Ancient Near East, Syria, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. An intriguing terracotta idol with a roughly triangular body, rounded peripheries, and a pair of pierced 'eyes' surrounded by thinly

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. A large and flat spear blade of a symmetrical composition. The broad, elongated blade is void of a central midrib

A Near Eastern black steatite stamp seal, c. 3rd Millennium BC, roughly oval shaped with domed back and large suspension loop, on base a pair of antelope, one leaping and the other grazing. 2.5 x 2.5

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Syrian Provincial, ca. 3rd millennium BCE. A bifacial steatite stamp seal of a rectangular form with rounded corners. The front face of the seal features a

This petite yet captivating ancient votive figure portrays a girl sitting in a thoughtful pose, carved from chlorite schist. Originating from the Near Eastern region during the 3rd to 1st millennium B

Ancient Near East, probably Anatolia, ca. late 4th to early 3rd millennium BCE. A beautiful gathering of three hand-carved stone mace heads of solid, bulbous forms with central hafting holes drilled i

Lot of 3 Ancient Near Eastern stone Amulets c.3rd MILLENNIUM B.C. Size 24-27 mm. Great lot of Sumerian Stone animal amulets. condition. minor chips otherwise perfect. Provenience: Ex Private New York

**Originally Listed At $500** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A fantastic necklace strung with over 100 ancient beads made from faience, steatite, and carnelian.

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A fabulous necklace strung with dozens of black, white, and gray beads that create an attractive pattern

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A fabulous necklace strung with dozens of petite ancient steatite and faience beads in black, white, and gray - arranged on a mode

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Mideast - Central Asia, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, ca 3rd to 1st millennium BCE. A nice assortment of amulets and beads in carved shell and stone along with

**Originally Listed At $100** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A striking assemblage of dozens of petite cylindrical steatite beads in hues of light and dark grey

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer & The Levant, ca. 3000 to 1000 BCE; Greco-Roman, Hellenistic to early Roman Imperial period, ca. 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE. A delightful collection of 5 a

Ancient Near East, Assyrian Empire, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A black stone cylinder seal drilled through for suspension and / or ease of rolling that depicts two animals interacting with two sta

Ancient Near East, The Levant, Syro-Hittite culture, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE; northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A wonderful pair of ancient artifacts: ram-headed finia

This stylized animal figurine, carved from alabaster, is indicative of Bactrian artistic traditions from the 3rd to the 2nd millennium BCE. Its simplified form, with minimal detailing, suggests it was

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennia BCE. An earthenware plaque, made using a mold, showing a standing male figure. He has a long, impressive beard in the style of disti

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With frieze depicting a bird with wings spread above an advancing canine, tree and leaping goat. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collecti