An Ancient Dark Greenish-Black Stone Amulet with Dot Markings, 1st Millennium BCE

An ancient amulet carved from dark greenish-black stone, shaped akin to a kite, and adorned with dot markings, hailing from the 1st millennium BCE. This artifact, measuring 5.5 x 2.5 cm, features a un

An ancient fist amulet, crafted from black stone with dark red inclusions, originating from the Near East or Egypt in the 1st millennium BCE. This intriguing artifact represents the symbolic power and

An ancient stone lioness amulet, crafted in the Near East during the 1st millennium BCE, represents the symbolic strength and protection associated with lioness figures in ancient cultures. This compa

Near East, north of Iran, Marlik, second half of 2nd millennium to early 1st millennium BCE. A thick-walled piriform macehead carved from a lustrous black stone with a cylindrical socket, open at both

Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. A large black stone bead, cylindrical in form, and pierced vertically with a wide opening for suspension, featuring a series of auspicious sym

This stone amulet, carved in the shape of a clenched fist, is emblematic of Egyptian symbolism, where such gestures were often associated with strength and protection. Its simplistic yet powerful form

**Originally Listed At $200** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. late 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A pair of black stone scaraboid seals, with the larger pierced for suspension. The larger has an incis

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A hand-carved stone fish amulet exhibiting a scaly body as well as textures fins created with doze

Crafted from chalcedony, this feline amulet, 2x1.5 cm in size, is a beautiful representation of ancient Near Eastern artistry. The soft translucence of the stone highlights the delicate features and p

**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

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. late 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A pair of stone stamp seals, one black and one a pale reddish sandstone. The black one has a symbol of a lamassu, a bull-bodied, win

**Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Neo-Babylonian period, ca. early to mid-1st millennium BCE. A petite stamp seal of a cylindrical form that is hand-carved from mottled dark gray stone

Ancient Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, 1st to 2nd Dynasty, ca. 3100 to 2686 BCE. A fine bowl of a minimalist form carved from gneiss of mottled black, dark gray, light gray, and faint green hues. The v

Delve into antiquity with this rock crystal amulet, a translucent talisman measuring 2 by 1.9 cm. It features six meticulously crafted indentations, often interpreted as eyes. Throughout the Near East

This diorite amulet, intricately carved into the shape of a cicada, measures 2.3 x 1.9 cm. The cicada is a symbol of rebirth and immortality in many ancient cultures due to its metamorphosis and long

Fashioned from conch shell in the 1st millennium BCE, this animal amulet symbolizes rebirth and the powerful life-giving forces of water. The conch shell, often used in ritual and ceremony, here takes

This lapis lazuli amulet, dimensionally petite at 2 x 1 cm, hails from the Near Eastern region and dates back to the 1st millennium BCE. It displays the intricate artisanship and symbolic importance o

Behold this small yet captivating carnelian agate amulet, a mere 1.9 by 1.4 cm in dimension. Originating from Southeast Asia and dating back to the 1st millennium BCE, this amulet embodies the essence

Behold this striking lapis lazuli scarab amulet from the 1st Millennium BCE, a precious relic of the Near East. Measuring approximately 0.98 by 0.59 inches, the artifact's deep celestial blue, laced w

Delicately carved, this 1.8 x 1.7 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant

Delicately carved, this 1.7 x 1 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant co

Delicately carved, this 1.9 x 1.2 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant

Behold this enigmatic lapis lazuli amulet, a striking representation of Near Eastern craftsmanship from the 1st Millennium BCE. Measuring an intimate 1.18 by 0.47 inches, this artifact's deep blue hue

Delicately carved, this 2 x 1.4 cm carnelian amulet in the shape of a fish is an exquisite example of ancient craftsmanship from the Near Eastern region. The use of carnelian, known for its vibrant co